Quinta do CrastoCrasto White Douro D.O.C. 2023

Name: Crasto White Douro D.O.C.
Brand: Quinta do Crasto
SKU: VIN-019645
Price: 99.3 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 19645

£16.55 inc VAT

£99.30 / case of 6

White Wine from
Douro, Portugal

Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: White Wine

Winery: Quinta do Crasto

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Manuel Lobo

Grape: Godello/Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho

Grape: 40% Viosinho, 30% Gouveio, 30% Rabigato

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Country: Portugal

Region: Douro

Type: White Wine

Winery: Quinta do Crasto

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Winemaker: Manuel Lobo

Grape: Godello/Gouveio, Rabigato, Viosinho

Grape: 40% Viosinho, 30% Gouveio, 30% Rabigato

Product Notes

Quinta do Crasto Crasto White Douro D.O.C. wine is a divine symphony of Portuguese taste, embodying the rich terroir of Douro's old vineyards. Produced by the esteemed Quinta do Crasto, it's an exquisite white blend, harbouring indigenous varieties like Viosinho and Gouveio. It has a captivating golden hue, with attractive aromas of fresh fruits and white flowers. On the palate, the wine bestows a delightful minerality and beautifully balanced acidity, with persistent tropical fruit undertones. Aged in French oak barrels, it remains refreshingly crisp with a plush, long finish. A superb pair for seafood or poultry.

Tasting Notes

Pale lemon in colour, with an enormously aromatic freshness, vibrant aromas of citrus and soorange blossom notes. It evolves elegantly in the mouth, presenting excellent volume and fine texture, with vibrant notes of minerality. An engaging wine with a long and fresh finish.

About the Winery

Quinta do Crasto is an enchanting winery located in the heart of the Douro Valley, Portugal's treasured wine-producing region. Nurtured atop undulating hills in an environment basking in bright sunshine, this vast estate tells the tale of over a century of wine-making heritage.

Renowned for its dedication to preserving age-old wine-making traditions, Quinta do Crasto boasts more than 130 hectares of vineyards. The estate's stunning vineyards, arranged in terraces like a scenic mosaic upon the sprawling hillside, are rich with a diversity of prime grape varieties. This ensures their full-bodied wines bear the unique signature of their terroir and reflect the vibrant cosmopolitanism of the Douro all within each sip.

At Quinta do Crasto they blend the best of both worlds, combining traditional methods with cutting-edge technology to refine their production. This refreshing synergy articulates the balance of heritage and modernity inherent in their winemaking philosophy.

The production facilities embody this dedication to quality. Equipped with the latest wine-making technology, it coexists harmoniously with meticulous treading tanks where grapes are crushed by foot. Forgotten by many, this authentic winemaking method is part and parcel of Crasto's personality.

The estate shines with shades of green and brown changing with the seasons casting a hypnotic spell on the onlookers. Visitors not only get the chance to taste a multitude of fine wines under expert supervision but also, they can stay in one of the guest houses, adorned with thoughtful rustic touches to make your stay comfortable yet authentically Portagese.

But Quinta do Crasto's appeal extends beyond their sumptuous wines and captivating landscapes. Prized for its warm Portuguese hospitality, a visit to this winery is an immersive experience that brings guests closer to the land, the wine, and the rich culture of this soulful country.

Quinta do Crasto steeped in tradition. Yet boldly innovative. A journey here, is not merely a visit to a winery, it is a sojourn into the heart of the Douro. Unwrap a bottle of Quinta do Crasto and taste Portugal.

https://www.quintadocrasto.pt

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