Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Quinta do Crasto
Label Name:
 
Reserva Vinhas Velhas
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Douro
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Vinhas Velhas (blend of ~25–30 traditional Douro varieties; typically includes Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
93 points – Wine Advocate (for the 2020 vintage). 18 months in French (85%) and American (15%) oak; bottled unfiltered

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; complex aromas of red/black fruit, forest floor and spice with fresh cistus notes. Elegant entry, velvety tannins, concentrated core and a long, balanced, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, braised beef, venison, aged cheeses, grilled pork. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Sichuan beef, char siu, Peking duck, richer Japanese yakitori with tare.

Production Method
Hand-harvested old-vine grapes; full destemming and light crushing, stainless-steel fermentation with temperature control, gentle pressing; aged ~18 months in French (85%) and American (15%) oak; bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Quinta do Crasto, family estate on the Douro’s right bank (records from 1615). Estate manages extensive terraced schist vineyards; Vinhas Velhas parcels average ~70 years old.