2020 Quinta do Crasto - Late Bottled Vintage Port - Douro - 6 Pullot (0.7 L)

2020 Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port 6 x 0.75L
6 Bottles
LBV Port Wine

WINEMAKER: Cátia Barbeta & Manuel Lobo.

AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2017 Vintage)
17 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2017 Vintage)
92 Points, Robert Parker (2016 Vintage)

WINE VARIETIES: Old Vines - Field Blend.

VINIFICATION
The grapes from old vines are taken to the winery in plastic boxes. 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 trodden. After this, the grape spirit is added to precisely stop the fermentation, ensuring the desired balance between alcohol content and residual sugar. Ageing in large oak vats (9000 litres) for about 5 years. Bottled without fining or filtration in order to maintain all its uniqueness and structure. As a result, a light sediment may form in the bottle over time.

TASTING NOTES
Deep purple in colour. The nose reveals a complex aroma expression, marked by fresh notes of gum
cistus and ripe wild berries. These aromas are complemented by subtle hints given by the ageing in
large oak vats, which contribute to the wine's aroma depth and sophistication. On the palate, it
shows an engaging evolution, supported by a solid and balanced structure, with firm, fine-grained
and perfectly integrated tannins. The finish is long, persistent and harmonious. As it is unfiltered, it
retains its full natural character and offers high bottle ageing potential. This is an LBV that expresses
the consistency and character that define this category.

SERVING
Serve at a temperature of 14ºC to 16ºC. 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…

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