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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 3 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by St Dennis on 5/29/2023 & rated 90 points: A good value and drinkable now (with decanting). A bit on the sweet side, but shows typical vintage-port character. Opaque, blood red color and lots of aromatics (after decanting…consider open it up before cooking dinner with goal of having it ready for later that night). Intense notes of mixed berry jam, bing cherry, and kirsch, followed by herbal and earthy notes, including dried sage and potting soil, then plenty of tannic grip. Maybe not quite ready to be enjoyed on its own, but rather paired with a dessert that goes well with the dense fruit while soaknig up some of those fierce youthful tannins. (167 views) | | | Tasted by janhupnie on 10/24/2021 & rated 92 points: Licorice, dark fruit and already mellowed tannins. Dense. (283 views) |
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Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, on the right bank of the river mid-way between Regua and Pinhao, Quinta do Crasto has been in the family of Leonor and Jorge Roquette for over a century. Nestled on a privileged location in the Douro Demarcated Region, Quinta do Crasto dates back to ancient times. The name Crasto is derived from the Latin word "castrum," or Roman fort. With its commanding unobstructed view of the river, it is not difficult to imagine why the Romans would choose to occupy such a strategic site. Quinta do Crasto produces different styles of port and table wines each year. Together with their winemakers and their entire team, they seek to produce year after year wines that display the unique and beautiful characteristics of the Douro, through a tireless devotion to tradition, integrity and excellence.Port BlendOver a hundred varieties of grapes (castas) are sanctioned for port production, although only five (Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Francesa, and Touriga Nacional) are widely cultivated and used.
- Mayson (1999), Port and the Douro, p. 93
Portugal ViniPortugal (Associação Interprofissional para a Promoção dos Vinhos Portugueses/Portuguese Wine Trade Association)Douro Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e PortoPorto For The Love of Port is an essential site on the wines of Porto and Madeira. Co-subscribers can automatically integrate their reviews here as well. Also, read more about the HistoryOfPort. |
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