Quinta do Crasto Douro Superior
Classification
Douro DOC
Varieties
35% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Francesa, 20% Tinta Roriz, 5% Souzao, 5% Old Vines
Vintage
2013
Expect
Deep violet colour. Expressive aromas of fruit berries and hints of spice.
Fresh flavours with solid structure and velvety tannins.
Soil
Schist
Winemaking process
Grapes completely destemmed and slightly crushed
Fermentation in temperature controlled steel vats
Matured for 12 months in French Oak
Alcohol by Volume
14.5%
Units of alcohol per bottle
10.9
We think
A big hitter with excellent body and structure. Perfect for red meat and game.
Experts say
93 Points and 25th in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2015 – “Well-crafted and suave, with refined flavors of raspberry tart, red plum and cherry pastry, matched to cardamom and savory spice notes. Silky tannins and a plush, creamy finish offer chocolate mousse accents. Drink now through 2022.” – Kim Marcus
91 Points “It is simply delicious” – Mark Squires
“This is a nice svelte, juicy example of the vintage with sweet spices – lifted star anise and cinnamon to its ripe raspberry, black cherry and plum fruit. Great balance; very drinkable. One of my favourite vintages of this wine so far.” – Sarah Ahmed
alistair.ayres –
This is an excellent wine. Best I have tried in a long time. Absolutely fantastic to drink either on its own or with a good steak. Highly recommended!
Pat –
Buy this!
It’s not cheap but when you open it (and please for the love of all that is holy, decant it!) you will taste every penny. A proper wine. Lots of flavour and complexity. Swill it round your mouth; luxuriate in it.
I open it to treat myself on those weekends I have a winning weekend on the horses. Usually with a rare ribeye or sirloin and baked potato, mushrooms, onions etc
Buy it to treat yourself or buy it as a gift for someone who you hold in high esteem!