Medium transparent purple red. Soft aromas of spicy red current and goosberry. It hat quite a bit of oak and vanilla on the nose. Juicy sharp acids in the mouth, flavours of roasted currant juice and raisins. Weak tannins. Almost sweet actually. Short finish. Young and unbalanced. After about 4 days in the fridge it became more fruity and balanced. A bit hot on the back end.
Quinta do Crasto is located on the right bank of Portugal's Douro River, between Régua and Pinhão, and covers 130 hectares. The quinta has been part of Jorge and Leonor Roquette's family for more than a century, though references to the Quinta do Crasto date back to the early 17th century. The couple has recently made significant investments in to winemaking facility, to guarantee the production of high-quality wine. The 2006 "Crasto" proves that it was money well spent. Made from a blend of grapes including tinta roriz and touriga nacional, this is a fresh, fruit-forward wine with hints of spice and vibrant, balanced acidity that's ready to drink, tonight!
Douro’s new-wave table wines offer unbeatable value for money at all price levels. This fine, smooth, mouthfilling red is made from a blend of Port varieties at one of Portugal’s most forward-thinking wineries at the Quinta do Crasto. The concentration of delectable fruit and the absence of oak make it an excellent cheeseboard standby.
