Quinta do Crasto Superior White 2023

€ 17.70

Pale lemon white wine. A great aromatic intensity, where the lively citrus notes perfectly match the delicate floral notes of citrus blossom and a remarkable and fresh minerality. smooth start, which develops into a balanced wine with a fresh texture. Mineral notes and lively acidity, perfectly balanced and guaranteeing an excellent persistent aftertaste. Juicy and modern Portuguese that will indeed appeal to many

This white wine derives its name from the location of the vineyard where the grapes come from, namely Douro Superior (Upper Douro).

Oxoline is used for this wine, an innovative and pioneering process in Portugal. Through this system of treatment and storage of the wine in special barrels each barrel can be individually rotated for the Bâtonnage. Bâtonnage is the stirring of the fermenting must during the vinification. The yeast sediment that is located on the bottom of the vessel is thus better in contact with the wine and the fermentation will be more optimal. The result is a tasteful and rounder wine. In contrast to traditional Bâtonnage, in which the wooden wine (bâton) is stirred in the fermenting wine, the barrel remains closed so that the wine does not come into contact with oxygen. As a result, the Crasto Superior preserves its primary aromas and the natural freshness of the grape.

Food pairing

Feel free to try roasted venison or a hard goat's cheese. Also nice with fried chicken and fish mousse.

Grapes: Viosinho (60%), Verdelho (40%)

6 months in French oak barrels of which 50% new and 50% used barrels (85% French full oak barrels and 15% French oak barrels with tops in acacia)

Process of Oxoline:

2023 was another atypical year in the Douro: the winter was mild and rainy, the spring was very dry and warm, and the summer was hot, with high rainfall levels in June and September. Regarding the growth cycle, budburst was slightly later than usual, with high spring temperatures bringing an early onset of both flowering and veraison. This resulted in the second earliest harvest at Quinta do Crasto, with the white grape picking beginning on August 10th. Winter rainfall and temperatures were higher than average in the sub-regions of Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. High cumulative rainfalls were recorded between November and January, whereas less rain than average fell in

February. December was the wettest month in both sub-regions. This plentiful rain had a significantly favourable impact on groundwater reserves. March to May precipitation was far below the previous 30-year average, while temperatures were higher than normal. April was especially warm and dry. June recorded high rainfall, which, in Douro Superior, was accompanied by hail. July and August were quite dry. Average temperatures during this period were close to average, except in August, which was very hot. Although early September witnessed optimal ripening conditions, the latter half of the month brought thunderstorms, with intense rainfall falling in a short space of time. October was also markedly cool and rainy. Despite the challenge posed by soil and weather conditions and the increased pest and disease pressure, the grapes entering the winery were healthy and fully ripe, resulting in highly balanced and elegant wines with good colour, structure, and lots of character

Alcoholcontent

13,5 %vol

pH: 3,39

Store & Serve

Serve at 9 - 11 °C

Drink from now until 5 years after harvest year

Critics & Awards

Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro