Quinta Do Crasto - DOC White 2023 | Monsieur Touton Selection

Age of vines

More than 20 years old.

Ageing

85% of the blend is matured in stainless steel vats, with occasional lees stirring. 15% of the blend is fermented and aged in 225-litre used French oak barrels, with occasional lees stirring for three months.

Appellation

Douro

Tasting notes

Pale lemon in colour. Expressive and complex on the nose, showing fresh citrus fruit aromas and elegant hints of orange blossom. The palate reflects the essence of the region's high-altitude vineyards, showing vibrant freshness, excellent volume and elegant texture, with notes of minerality standing out. The finish is engaging, fresh and persistent. Serve at a temperature between 8 and 10 degrees celcius.

Vinification

The grapes, chosen from selected plots, are taken to the winery in 22 kg plastic boxes. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The grapes are then destemmed and pressed. The juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks where it remains for 48 hours at 8 C for decanting. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 14 degrees C for 30 days.

Portugal

Douro