COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Field Blend (Indigenous Varieties)
PRODUCER
Quinta do Crasto
REGION
Douro Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines 2021 is a red wine from the Douro Valley, Portugal. It is distinguished by its composition as a field blend of 25 to 30 indigenous grape varieties sourced from old vines, averaging 70 years of age. The Quinta do Crasto estate has a long history, with ownership by the Roquette family for over a century, who focus on preserving traditional viticultural practices. The wine originates from the Cima Corgo sub-region of the Douro Valley, known for its dramatic terraced vineyards and schist soils.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A field blend of 25-30 indigenous grapes.
Fact 02
Vines average 70 years old.
Fact 03
Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Fact 04
Estate references date back to 1615.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines begins with a field blend of indigenous grape varieties from old vines. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes gentle pressing. It is then aged for 18 months in a combination of French (85%) and American (15%) oak barrels. Grapes are hand-harvested with careful selection at the winery.
