Quinta do Crasto Crasto White 2024
€ 13.50
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
The 2024 Douro Valley viticultural year was marked by favourable weather conditions, with moderate temperatures and rainfall levels close to the historical average. Accumulated rainfall at Quinta do Crasto,
581.8 mm, was just slightly below the 30-year average of 627.8 mm, while temperatures averaged 0.54°C above the norm. Quinta da Cabreira, in the Douro Superior, saw 561.6 mm of rain, 12% more than the most recent 20-year average. Although these weather conditions promoted vine growth, they also represented the threat of disease—mildew, powdery mildew, and rot—, a risk intensified by the rain and mild April to July temperatures. Strict vineyard monitoring, however, proved capable of preventing any negative impacts. In the summer, the mild daytime temperatures and cool nights enabled the fruit to ripe slowly and in a balanced fashion, yielding harmonious berry compounds. Little rain fell in the latter ripening period, yet the previous months’ reserves were suicient to ensure good vitality during bunch formation and ripening. Propitious ripening weather, together with continual monitoring of weather parameters and soil moisture, led to a gradual and exceptional harvest. Optimum ripeness came about between August and October. The Quinta do Crasto harvest began on August 20th and continued until October 9th. 2024 wines reflect the balance and harmony of this viticultural year. The whites and rosés yielded vibrant intensity, aroma complexity, and a natural acidity providing crisp liveliness. The reds display impressive chromatic depth and noteworthy elegance, while their ripe tannins bestow a silky and refined texture. The Port wines benefitted from the warm summer that conferred a seductively aroma intensity and solid structure. 2024 was a truly exceptional harvest yielding outstanding wines that showcase the perfect alignment between natural conditions and viticulture. These wines are remarkable for their excellence and matchless character.
Alcoholcontent
12,5%
pH: 3,49
Store & Serve
Serve at 9 - 11 °C
