Quinta do Crasto Vintage 2019

Grape Varieties: Old Vines - Field Blend.

Tasting Note: Opaque in colour. The nose shows expressive notes of wild berry fruit. The palate starts in a vigorous way and evolves into a compact, solid, concentrated wine. Massive, yet elegant tannins are perfectly integrated with retro-nasal aromas of wild berry fruit and light notes of fresh spice. This is a very engaging wine, with a lingering finish, and offers a long ageing potential.

Vinification: The grapes from old vines are hand-picked and taken to the winery in plastic boxes. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The grapes with their stems are then slightly crushed and transferred to a traditional stone tank where they are foot trodden. After this, the grape spirit is added to stop the fermentation and fortify the wine.

Ageing: About two years in 9000-litre Portuguese oak vats. Bottled without fining or filtration; a light sediment may form in the bottle over time.

Gastronomy: Serving temperature 14-16ºC.

Winemaker: Manuel Lobo

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