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Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage 2016 Unfiltered
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Deep purple in colour, the nose oers fresh notes of wild blackberry in perfect harmony with delicate hints of cocoa. Appealing on the palate, showing excellent structure composed of solid yet fine-textured tannins that are well integrated with fresh wild fruit. An enveloping wine with a balanced finish and good persistence. Because it has not been filtered, it meets all the conditions to evolve positively in the bottle.
LBV port is an 'almost' vintage quality that ripens a bit longer on casks and is therefore nicely flavored immediately after bottling.
Food pairing
Delicious with creamy and strong cheese, chocolate and game.
The grapes, coming from old vines, are taken to the winery in plastic boxes. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The grapes with their stems are then slightly crushed and transferred to a traditional stone tank (“lagar”) where they are foot trodden. After this, the grape spirit is added to stop the fermentation and fortify the wine. It ages in large oak vats (9,000 litres) for about 4 years. Bottled without fining or filtration; a light sediment may form in the bottle over time
Adverse weather conditions made 2016 a complex year. The winter saw generous levels of rainfall, far above the average for the last thirty years. It was also warmer than usual through the end of January. The rain continued into early spring, but it was accompanied by an considerable fall in temperatures that slowed the growth of the vines. July and August were extremely hot and dry. The rainy winter had provided abundant water reserves that yielded lush vines with excellent canopies. The grapes were ripening well, if slowly. Quinta do Crasto saw 18mm of rain on 24 and 25 August, which was of great benefit to the vines. This, together with a fall in temperatures in early September, gave rise to the perfect ripening of the grapes. The white grape harvest began on 2 September and the first red wine grapes began coming into the winery on 5 September. The good weather continued throughout the harvest, enhancing maturation and this allowed us to pinpoint the exact moment to pick each particular vineyard or variety. As a result, the whites, reds and Ports made this year had excellent colour, deep aromas and serious structure, as well as being elegant and well-balanced.
Alcoholcontent
20%vol
Store & Serve
Store horizontally, at a constant temperature away from intense direct light.
Can now be drunk but kept unopened until at least 20 years after harvest
. Remains drinkable up to a month after opening, provided you always close the bottle with the original cork stopper and store it at a constant temperature of about 12 degrees. Drinking between 16º C - 18º C.
Critics & Awards
91/100 - Wine Enthusiast Tasted: Dec 2021
Bottled unfiltered, this Port comes from 70-year-old vines. It is deliciously perfumed, softly textured with ripe black fruits and hints of dried fruits. While the wine can be enjoyed now, it will be even better with some aging, waiting until 2022. Roger Voss
Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro - Porto - Vintage
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