Quinta do Crasto Crasto Branco 2021

€ 12.92

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. Pale lemon in colour. This seductive blend makes a very modern wine, with a clear, fresh taste. Aromas of citrus and elegant notes of orange blossom with vibrant notes of minerality standing out. The finish is engaging, 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

2021 will be remembered for its freshness and elegance. In a year when particularly unstable weather conditions presented challenges both in the vineyard and in the winery, it took a large dose of meticulous planning, periodic monitoring, and adaptability to achieve the level of excellence that was finally accomplished Following a cold winter with abundant rainfall, the vines began the growth cycle with healthy water reserves. Mild temperatures from budburst to veraison meant that the vines underwent very little stress, hastening the growth cycle by approximately 15 days relative to the five-year average. The harvest began in the last week of August with hot, dry days and cold nights. The first rains came on the 1st and 2nd of September, as the average temperature fell, and harvesting was completed smoothly amidst pleasant temperatures. This memorable year has produced elegant, full-bodied wines with excellent freshness, refined fruit aromas and silky tannins, wines with excellent bottle-ageing potential.

Alcoholcontent

12%

pH: 3,27

Store & Serve

Serve at 9 - 11 °C

Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro