Quinta do Crasto Crasto Branco 2020

€ 12.50

Chances are great that you never have heard of one of the grapes used in this Portuguese white wine, but this blend of Gouveio, Roupeiro and Rabigato grapes is certainly worth exploring. This seductive blend makes a very modern wine, with a clear, fresh taste. Pale lemon in colour. Very expressive on the nose, with fresh aromas of citrus fruits nicely combined with elegant notes of orange blossom. Engaging on the palate, offering excellent volume and fine texture, with vibrant notes of minerality. The finish is fresh and persistent.

Food pairing

Delicious as an aperitif with a salad of goat cheese, salmon risotto or grilled fish or sardines

This wine fits miraculously with the dish: Courgettes and tomatoes with feta (Pure Food - Pascale Naessens - Uitgeverij Lannoo)

Grapes: 40% Viosinho, 30% Gouveio, 30% Rabigato

alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vessels with controlled temperatures of 14 °C over a period of 30 days. 85% matured for 3 months in stainless steel barrels, 15% of the batch was fermented and aged in used French oak barrels with batonage for 3 months

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

12%

pH: 3,16

Store & Serve

Serve at 9 - 11 °C

Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro