2023 Quinta do Crasto Superior Red 6 x 0.75L 6 Bottles Douro Region WINEMAKERS: Manuel Lobo & Cátia Barbeta. AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS 91 Points, Robert Parker (2020 Vintage) 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2020 Vintage) 16.5 Points, Jancis Robinson (2020 Vintage) 92 Points, Falstaff (2019 Vintage) 93 Points, Revista Adega (2018 Vintage) 17.5 Points, Vinho Grandes Escolhas (2018 Vintage) 93 Points, James Suckling (2017 Vintage) 92 Points, Wine Spectator (2016 Vintage) WINE VARIETIES: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz & Sousão. VINIFICATION The grapes, coming from the best Touriga Franca plots of Quinta do Crasto, are brought to the winery in 22 kg boxes where they undergo strict selection. After complete destemming and slight crushing, the juice is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the juice is gently pressed. Ageing In French oak barrels for about 12 months. TASTING NOTES Deep red in colour, with subtle purple highlights. On the nose, it is expressive and engaging, combining ripe wild berry fruit with woodland freshness and delicate notes of spices. On the palate, it shows great balance and precision, evolving into a solid structure, supported by firm and finely polished tannins, which provide texture and depth. The finish is long, elegant and lingering. This is a wine with a strong identity which truly conveys the character of the Douro Superior sub-region. SERVING It goes well with red and white meats and cheeses. Store in a horizontal position, in a cool and dry place, protected from light and temperature fluctuations. Serve at a temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. Consume in moderation. DESCRIPTION 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).