Quinta do Crasto Douro Tinto 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Quinta do Crasto
Country	Portugal
Region	Douro
Varietal	Red Portuguese Blend
Vintage	2022
Sku	01401
Size	750ml

  

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90

Deep, vivid ruby color. The nose is intense and well-defined, revealing notes of ripe red fruits with floral nuances that add freshness and complexity. On the palate, it has a silky and captivating attack, growing in volume and depth throughout the tasting. Its structure is firm and balanced, with polished and silky tannins that reinforce its elegant character. It finishes fresh, long, and with great precision. A wine that truly expresses the identity of the Douro, highlighting the typical characteristics of the region and the purity of its fruit.

This wine is made from traditional Douro red grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca and Touriga Franca. It is produced to be a fresh, fruity, easy-to-drink wine.

Grapes are taken to the winery in 22 kg boxes. After a rigorous selection, the stalks are removed and the grapes are crushed and transferred to stainless steel vats. Ageing in 85% in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; 15% in French oak barrels for 6 months.

The fruit bomb 2022 Tinto has exuberant aromas of ripe berries and aromatic herbs, showy, extroverted and attractive. It has a juicy palate with some tannins and clout. It was produced with 35% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 25% Touriga Franca and 10% Tinta Barroca. They produced 400,000 bottles of it. It was bottled in March 2024. Anticipated Maturity: 2024-2028