Quinta do Crasto Superior 2022 Tinto Magnum
€ 47.00 / 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
2022 was characterized as an extremely dry year. Reduced rainfall throughout most of the vegetative cycle, as well as the high temperatures recorded during the spring and summer months, had a significant impact on both the quantity and ripening of the grapes. The winter period, or dormancy of the vines, between November and February recorded very low rainfall values, and from June onwards the region entered a severe drought, reaching 46.5°C in Pinhão, the highest value ever recorded in Portugal. It is worth noting that the minimum temperatures at night during these periods were also high, not allowing the vines to recover during the night. Due to the high temperatures, there was an anticipation of flowering and the veraison phase. Despite a “good bunch formation,” the impact of the weather conditions was significant, with the bunches and berries being smaller than usual, also demonstrating the extreme resilience of the vines, which “defended” themselves against the drought that set in at the very beginning of their cycle. Maturation controls were brought forward to the beginning of August, and the harvest began on August 18th, with the white varieties. This was the second earliest harvest, following that of 2017. Maturation analyses showed some abnormality in the development of the berry compounds, with low sugar and acidity levels compared to average values, a situation explained by the observed weather conditions. Despite the unusual weather conditions throughout the year, the old vines of Quinta do Crasto ended up being a positive surprise, with the vines showing good adaptation and producing excellent quality grapes. This good performance is explained by the age of the vines, with a good root system, capable of reaching deeper soils with some level of moisture, size, and training system that protects them from water stress and low production. The exposure and essentially the elevation of the different plots were preponderant factors in terms of production, with the lower elevations showing much lower yield levels when compared to plots and vineyards at higher elevations. The rainfall that occurred in the second week of September was tremendously important in terms of must quality. Although it forced the harvest to stop, there was an "unblocking" of the vines that reacted quickly to this availability of water, leading to an increase in yields and alcohol in the musts, without compromising the sanitary aspect of the production. The year 2022 was definitely challenging, with the wines showing moderate alcohol levels, balanced acidity, stable colors, and good structure, but above all, fantastic elegance!
Alcoholcontent
14%
pH: 3.6
Store & Serve
Serve at 16-18°C
Critics & Awards
4/5 - Vivino (181 ratings)
Tags: Quinta do Crasto - Douro
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