Quita Do Crasto “Superior” Red

A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Souzão. This wine takes its name from the location of the vineyard - Douro Superior (In the Upper Douro). Renowned showcase Touriga Nacional used in fine Port production . Such great value for what you get in the bottle

The name Crasto comes from the Latin castrum meaning “Roman fort”. The property has wine making heritage dating back to 1615. In the early 20th century, Quinta do Crasto was bought by Constantino de Almeida, founder of the renowned Constantino wine house dedicated to the production and export of Port wine and brandy as well. The Estate changed hands once again in the early 1980’s and the Roquette family have four gentrations evoloving the estate from Port only to premium red, white wines and olive oils.

Deep purple in colour. The nose shows wild fruit aromas and fine spice. Drink now to enjoy the fresh fruit on show, good cellarablity will kind to the textured tannin

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About This Wine

Type
Red
Varietal
Touriga Nacional
Soils
Clay and schist
Farming
Conventional
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
14%
Pairing
Lamb chops with rosemary roast potatoes