Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz Red

The grapes, from Quinta do Crasto’s best Tinta Roriz plot, were transported in 22kg food-grade plastic boxes and subjected to rigorous sorting at the entrance to the winery. After treading in a traditional press, the dough was transferred to a stainless steel vat with an open top and mechanical treaders, where it fermented for 10 days at a controlled temperature. After alcoholic fermentation, the grapes were gently pressed in hydraulic presses and aged in new 225-litre French oak barrels for 18 months. It has an opaque, violet colour and an aroma of excellent aromatic intensity, with notes of ripe red fruit, fresh cistus and hints of menthol. Very complex and enveloping aroma. On the palate it has a powerful start, evolving into a wine with great volume, massive tannins but an elegant texture. All very well wrapped in retro nasal aromas reminiscent of red fruits. A very gastronomic wine with a seductive character that finishes balanced and persistent. Contains sulfites.