Quinta Do Crasto Tinto

Description

Quinta do Crasto – The Crasto Altitude 430 wine is the result of research carried out by the viticulture and enology teams at Quinta do Crasto, aiming to explore the potential of the many indigenous grape varieties of the Douro region. The distinctive characteristics of Crasto Altitude 430 stem first from the grape varieties used – 70 % Tinta Francisca and 30 % Touriga Nacional – Portuguese varieties typical of the Douro, which make up the final batch that Quinta do Crasto believes satisfies this wine profile. Tinta Francisca, known for its freshness at altitude and a very interesting aromatic component, produces a wine with a lighter color but excellent structure. Touriga Nacional, a very expressive variety that also shows great acidity, natural freshness, and aromatic notes of fresh red fruits rather than the dense fruit sometimes seen in lower‑altitude Touriga Nacional grapes. The vinification of Crasto Altitude 430 is also distinctive, following a process different from that used for the rest of Quinta do Crasto’s range. Denomination of Origin: Douro. Vintage: 2022. The year 2022 was marked by extreme weather conditions, with a very dry climate and high temperatures during spring and summer. Despite the impact on grape yield and ripening, Quinta do Crasto’s old vines showed great resilience, producing grapes of excellent quality. The result was wines with moderate alcohol, balanced acidity, stable color, good structure and remarkable elegance. Vinification: The grapes, harvested and transported in 22‑kg crates, were subjected to a rigorous sorting upon arrival at the cellar. They were then gently crushed and transferred to stainless‑steel fermentation tanks with temperature control, where they fermented for four days with light skin contact and minimal extraction. Afterwards, they were pressed into barrels where fermentation was completed. Ageing: 12 months in used French oak barrels. Bottling: October 2024. Vine age: 18 years. Exposure and altitude: North, 430 m. Systematization: high‑vine; vines planted on 2‑barricade terraces. Analytical data: Total acidity: 4.8 g/L | pH: 3.70 | Residual sugar: 1.6 g/L. Winemakers: Manuel Lobo, Cátia Barbeta. Awards 17/20 – Grandes Escolhas Magazine (PT / 2023) (2021) 17/20 – Paixão Pelo Vinho Magazine (PT / 2023) (2021) Bronze Medal – Decanter World Wine Award (UK / 2022) (2019) 17.5/20 – Grandes Escolhas Magazine (PT / 2021) (2019) Allergen Information: Contains sulfites. SKU: 106209

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