Quinta do Crasto Reserva 2020 Red Vinhas Velhas

€ 38.00

Deep ruby in colour. The nose is very expressive, revealing the unique characteristics of our old vines: complex aromas of forest aroma's, gum cistus and berry fruit well integrated. Elegant on the palate, evolving into a firm wine, with excellent volume and a compact structure made of fresh, velvety-textured tannins. This is a wine with a distinctive identity and a long lingering, balanced finish. A wine with a solid national and international reputation and an excellent price / quality ratio. Remarkably complex, it embodies and reflects the essence of the old vines of Quinta do Crasto.

Food pairing

Excellent wine for hearty meals with red grilled or roast meat, lamb and game dishes

Grapes: Composed of 20 to 30 of the best local grape varieties with vines of 70 years and older.

Matures about 18 months in French oak barrels (85%) and American oak barrels (15%)

2020 was an extremely demanding year, not only due to the global pandemic, but also the harsh weather conditions that were particularly hot and dry during the critical grape ripening period. This was the warmest winter since 2005, accompanied however, with high rainfall, especially in December, both at Quinta da Cabreira (Douro Superior) and Quinta do Crasto (Cima Corgo). March to June were also hot and rainy, leading to an early budburst, which occurred about ten days earlier than usual. This weather was particularly worrisome as it represented a risk of potential vine disease and required rigorous monitoring by the viticulture team to avoid potential infection. July and August were hot, but soil water was fortunately sufficient to ensure correct grape ripening. However, it was essential not to miss the optimal harvest time, so as to prevent grape dehydration. The harvest started on 17 August and ended on 25 September. The yield was a lower than average with smaller bunches and smaller berries with an excellent skin-to-pulp ratio, which were, thus, highly concentrated. This Covid-19 vintage benefitted from all the professionalism and dedication of the Quinta do Crasto team and yielded white wines with excellent balance, freshness and aromatic definition and very complete reds with highly expressive fruit, seductive texture, and great persistence

Alcoholcontent

14,5%

pH: 3.75

Store & Serve

Serve at 16-18°C

To drink up to 20 years after harvest year

Critics & Awards

4,4/5 - Vivino (148 ratings)

Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro