Quinta do Crasto

BEST OF PORTUGAL 2020 - REVISTA GRANDE ESCOLHAS: Quinta do Crasto Reserva Vinhas Velhas 2017 aged in French oak barrels (85%) and American oak barrels (15%), where it remained for about 18 months. The grapes from Vinhas Velhas were transported in boxes of 22 kg capacity and subjected to rigorous sorting on a table of choice at the entrance to the cellar. After a complete destemming and a slight crushing, the must was transferred to fermentation vats in stainless steel with controlled temperature. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, a soft pressing was carried out. With a deep ruby ??color, it impresses on the nose for its extraordinary freshness and complexity, with fresh aromas of forest, where fresh notes of rock rose, and seductive aromas of wild Douro fruits stand out. In the mouth it presents an elegant beginning, evolving into a wine of excellent volume and solid structure, where we find tannins with a complex texture. An engaging wine that finishes balanced, fresh and very persistent. A wine of extraordinary complexity that fully reflects the essence of the old vineyards at Quinta do Crasto. Contains Sulfites.