Quinta do Crasto 30 Years Old Tawny Port 1 x 0.75L 1 Bottle Port Wine WINEMAKERS: Manuel Lobo & Cátia Barbeta. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 96 Points, Wine Spectator Grand Gold, Wines of Portugal Challenge WINE VARIETIES: Old Vines - Field Blend. VINIFICATION The grapes, coming from Old Vines, are taken to the winery in plastic boxes and undergo strict selection on arrival. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The grapes with their stems are then slightly crushed and transferred to a traditional stone tank (”lagar”) where they are foot trodden. Afer this, the grape spirit is added to stop the fermentation and fortify the wine. Ageing in 9000-litre Portuguese oak vats. Crasto 30 Year Old is an aged Tawny Port that has been matured in Portuguese oak vats for an average of 30 years. TASTING NOTES Bright amber in colour, with coppery nuances. The nose offers a remarkable complexity and aroma intensity and shows a combination of dried fruit, caramelised figs, toasted almonds and orange jam with hints of honey and delicate notes of spice and iodine. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, with a smooth, fresh texture. Long, lingering and extraordinarily complex finish. SERVING Crasto 30 Year Old Tawny Porto should be served slightly chilled between 12 to 14ºC. Consume in moderation. HISTORY Jorge Roquette first came into contact with the Douro Valley and Quinta do Crasto in 1962. That’s when he married Leonor Guedes de Almeida, whose grandfather Constantino de Almeida had been founder of the famed Constantino Port house. Since then, Quinta do Crasto has become his life’s work. The last fifty years have brought him immense joy, but as in any great passion, great sacrifices as well. In 1994 they began to bottle and sell their own Douro wines. Soon afterwards they began marketing Porto wines from Quinta’s stocks, beginning with the 1978 Vintage Port. At about the same time, Jorge Roquette was able to start sharing this passion with his three children – Miguel, Tomás and Rita – whose hard work and energetic commitment have helped Quinta do Crasto earn its eminent position on the global wine map. They started by investing in the vineyards themselves – the central component to producing quality wines. In response to the growing global interest in the Douro wines, they decided to invest even further and bought Quinta da Cabreira in Douro Superior (Upper Douro), a 150-hectare property, where were planted 114 hectares of vineyards. Later, in 2006, they acquired Quinta do Querindelo, strengthening the response to their growing needs. Investments continued with the renovation of the barrel cellar and, more recently, with the remodeling of wine cellars and lagares. Currently, the family is again investing in the requalification of some vineyards. The winemakers have been key to this lifelong journey. They have brought vastly differing backgrounds, styles and skills together to make an invaluable contribution to the production of their wines. It has been a grand adventure for all involved, marked by many great triumphs. Jorge Roquette is convinced that many new adventures lie ahead and that they will bring continued success to Quinta do Crasto wines. This is just the beginning. The passion continues… PLEASE NOTE: This is a recurring auction. The seal number(s) you see on the photos might differ from the one(s) on your bottle(s).