Quinta do Crasto Superior 2018 Tinto Magnum

€ 39.60 / 1,5L

This red wine derives its name from the location of the vineyard where the grapes come from, namely Douro Superior (Upper Douro). The grapes come from Quinta da Cabreira, where 114 hectares of newly planted vines were planted

Deep purple in colour. On the nose the wine shows fresh wild berry fruit that are well integrated with light notes of spice. Balanced on the palate, evolving into a wine of great volume, with a compact structure made of thick-textured tannins. The finish is elegant, fresh and lingering.

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: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Souzão

12 months in French oak barrels

After the hot and dry year of 2017, the winter of 2018 brought little relief in terms of precipitation. In fact, there was hardly any rain at all from October 2017 until February 2018. Then, the first rains began late in the month and continued in abundance until mid-June. The spring was wet and mild in temperature, which led to considerable problems with mildew between flowering and fruit set. This was an unusual problem for most Douro Valley grape growers. We had to ready to act at precisely the right moment, as there was no margin of error in controlling for vineyard health. At the end of July came the veraison, and the grapes began to ripen. August was hot and dry. Thankfully, the spring rains had left soil water reserves that allowed the vines to do their job and produce an excellent canopy. Outstanding grape ripeness was the result. Cold nights and hot, dry September days allowed late-ripening grape varieties such as Touriga Franca to reach excellent levels ofripeness.

The 2018 harvest began with the arrival of the first white grapes from Quinta do Crasto on August 29, and we wrapped up on October 14 with the last grapes from the highest altitude vineyards. On balance, 2018 brought exceptional balance and freshness to our white wines; our reds turned out concentrated, with outstanding structure and freshness, and clearly defined aromas. The Port wines show excellent ageing potential.

Alcoholcontent

14%

pH: 3.6

Store & Serve

Serve at 16-18°C

Critics & Awards

16,5/20 - Jancis Robinson Tasted: Nov 2020

4/5 - Vivino (181 ratings)

Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro