Quinta Do Crasto - 30 Years Old Tawny PortNV
RED PORT
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Producer
Quinta do Crasto
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Country
Portugal
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UPC
0 15643 85951 9
Reviews
Wine Spectator 96
This shows lovely range, with white peach, green fig, hazelnut husk, argan oil, white ginger and sandalwood all woven together, with a filigreed feel. Offers lovely underlying tension thanks to its seamlessly embedded acidity. Gorgeous.
by JM, Wine Spectator , 2024
Technical Details
Ageing
In 9000-litre Portuguese oak vats.
Appellation
Porto / Port.
Background
Crasto 30 Year Old is an aged tawny Port that has been matured in Portuguese oak vats for an
average of 30 years. Made from selected Port wines coming from our best vineyards, this blend
combines the complexity given by the older wines with the freshness and lively acidity delivered
by younger wines. The result is a sophisticated, balanced wine.
Tasting notes
Bright amber in colour, with coppery nuances. The nose oers a remarkable complexity and
aroma intensity and shows a combination of dried fruit, caramelised figs, toasted almonds and
orange jam with hints of honey and delicate notes of spice and iodine. The palate is
concentrated and full-bodied, with a smooth, fresh texture. Long, lingering and extraordinarily
complex finish.
Serve at a temperature between 12 and 14 degrees celcius.
Varietal
Old Vines - Field Blend.
Vinification
The grapes, coming from Old Vines, are taken to the winery in plastic boxes and undergo strict
selection on arrival. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The
grapes with their stems are then slightly crushed and transferred to a traditional stone tank
('lagar') where they are foot trodden. After this, the grape spirit is added to stop the
fermentation and fortify the wine.