Red Wine Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2019, 75cl Douro
Share:

Red Wine
Quinta do Crasto
Touriga Nacional 2019, 75cl
Douro

58,99€
approx. £49.51

Touriga Nacional

  Red: Full-bodied

 14.5%

 2022-2023

 Serve at 16º-18º

4.4 /5
3516 ratings

 

O Produtor, tasting note published in March 27th 2022

Violet in color, it exhibits excellent aromatic freshness with prominent wild fruit aromas from the Douro. It starts on the palate in a very elegant manner, evolving into a wine with a solid structure composed of fresh, fine-textured tannins. A distinctive wine, very characteristic of the grape variety, that finishes fresh and persistent.

Check out all the wines from this producer

Quinta do Crasto

The year 2019 experienced mild temperatures (5ºC lower than the average of the last 5 years at Quinta do Crasto), felt from May to the end of August. This factor positively contributed to a slow and well-balanced grape ripening period in July and August, resulting in exceptional levels of grape maturation. Reflecting the balance during the vegetative cycle, the 2019 red wines are very complete, showcasing vibrant aromas, excellent concentration, a solid structure, and above all, great balance, indicating excellent aging potential.

Vinification: Grapes from the best Touriga Nacionalplots at Quinta do Crasto were transported in 22kg crates and subjected to rigorous sorting upon entering the cellar. After total destemming and slight crushing, the must was transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation tanks. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, a gentle pressing was carried out.

The Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional2019 aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. Bottled in March 2022.

Awards:
94/ 100 – James Suckling -Top 100 Portuguese Wines 2023

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 104734

Quinta do Crasto

The first known references to Quinta do Crasto can be traced back to 1615, long before the Douro Valley became the world’s first demarcated wine region in 1756. The property is a historic one and is recorded as having been awarded “feitoria” status (the highest vineyard classification of the time) in 1761. The original demarcation was marked with a series of granite markers. One of these markers, called “marco pombalino”, dating back to 1758, is still visible at the Quinta.

In the early 1900s, Quinta do Crasto was purchased by Constantino de Almeida, founder of the famous Constantino Port house. Following his death in 1923, his son, Fernando de Almeida, continued to run the Quinta, producing stellar Port wines.

In 1981, Fernando de Almeida’s daughter, Leonor Roquette, and her husband, Jorge Roquette, assumed majority ownership and management of the estate. With the help of their sons, Miguel and Tomás, they began the process of remodelling and expanding the vineyards and facilities to enable the production of top quality Port and Douro wines. Quinta do Crasto has now reclaimed its rightful status as one of the great family estates of the Douro region.

Address

Quinta do Crasto, S.A.

Quinta do Crasto
Gouvinhas
5060-063 Sabrosa
Portugal