Quinta do Crasto Superior Syrah 2019

€ 24.50

This Crasto Superior Syrah, red wine, is made with grapes from the upper Douro region. Deep ruby red color. In the nose intense aromas of forest flowers and some delicate spicy notes. On the palate it begins harmoniously, evolving into a serious wine, with a compact structure made of finely textured tannins. The finish is fresh and persistent. Crasto Superior Syrah is a delicious wine with a fresh, elegant profile and great aging potential. A captivating wine that perfectly reflects the typicality of the Syrah grape variety. Limited Edition.

Food pairing

Excellent wine for hearty meals with red grilled or roast meat, lamb and game dishes. This is also a wine with which you can perfectly finish a meal.

Grapes: Syrah (97%), Viognier (3%)

Grapes are coming from Crasto's own property Quinta da Cabreira. Grapes planted in Vinha ao alto, rows of vines planted up and down the slope and patamares (terraces) with one and two rows of vines. Matures for 16 months in French oak barrels

After 2017 and 2018 yields significantly below the decade average, 2019 proved to be much more generous and more in line with what we are used to at Quinta do Crasto. However, it was still a challenging year, with a dry winter and spring depleting the vines' necessary soil water reserves. We found, however, that in the months of June, July and August, the vines had well-balanced and healthy canopies, without great signs of water stress. We attributed this balance to the mild temperatures from May to late August — 5ºC lower than the previous 5-year average at Quinta do Crasto.This contributed positively to a slow and well-balanced ripening of the grapes during July and August. Exceptional levels of ripeness resulted. The 2019 harvest took place very calmly, with cold nights and hot, dry days that enabled picking at the ideal moment. The rain on 21 and 22 September was essential, as it helped to refine the ripening of later varieties, namely Touriga Franca. The 2019 harvest began with the first white grapes from Quinta do Crasto arriving to the winery on 26 August and finished on 11 October when the berries from the highest altitude vineyards came in. On balance, 2019 yielded highly expressive white wines, with excellent concentration and extraordinary freshness. Our red wines also reflect the equilibrium enjoyed during the vegetative cycle. They are highly complete wines, with vibrant aromas, excellent concentration, solid structure and, above all, they are well-balanced with excellent ageing potential.

Alcoholcontent

14,5 %vol

pH: 3,53

Store & Serve

Serve at 16-18°C

Critics & Awards

4,3/5 - Vivino (58 ratings)

Technical File

Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro