Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quinta do Crasto
Label Name:
 
Reserva Vinhas Velhas
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Old-vines field blend (25–30 varieties; includes Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, etc.)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major distinctions for the 2017 Reserva Vinhas Velhas include: Grand Gold Medal — Concurso Vinhos de Portugal (2022); Wine Enthusiast 93 pts (Editor’s Choice, 2021); Decanter 93 pts (2021); Wine Advocate 93 pts (2020); Jancis Robinson 17 pts (2020)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with fresh forest and wild berry aromas, notes of rock-rose and spice. Elegant, textured palate with ripe red/black fruit, fine tannins and long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled beef, braised short ribs, venison. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi/bulgogi), Peking duck, char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, Japanese sukiyaki.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vines; full destemming, slight crushing, controlled stainless-steel fermentation, gentle pressing and ~18 months in French (85%) and American (15%) oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Quinta do Crasto, family-owned Douro estate (records from 1615), ~70ha vineyards; 40ha of old vines averaging ~70 years producing this Reserva Vinhas Velhas bottling.