2024 Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port 2 x 0.75L 2 Bottles Port Wine WINEMAKER: Cátia Barbeta & Manuel Lobo. WINE VARIETIES: Old Vines - Field Blend. VINIFICATION The grapes sourced from old vines were transported in 22-kg boxes and subjected to rigorous sorting upon arrival at the winery. After gentle crushing, without destemming, the grapes are sent to a traditional wine press where they are foot trodden at regular intervals. Alcoholic fermentation was precisely halted with the addition of fortified brandy, ensuring the desired balance between alcohol content and residual sugar. Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port was aged for two years in 9.000-liter old Portuguese oak casks. It was bottled without fining or filtration and may develop sediment as it ages and it should be decanted before serving. TASTING NOTES With a deep violet color and remarkable concentration, this 2024 Vintage Port authentically expresses the classic character of an exceptional year in the Douro. Its aromatic profile reveals great definition and complexity, marked by intense notes of rockrose, wild blackberries, and fresh black fruits, enveloped by delicate nuances of cocoa and fine spices, which add depth and sophistication. On the palate, it reveals a precise and structured attack, evolving with balance into a dense and compact structure. The tannins, firm yet elegantly polished, are perfectly integrated, giving the wine tension, depth, and extraordinary aging potential. The finish is long, persistent, and harmonious, hinting at remarkable aging potential in the bottle. A 2024 Vintage with a classic profile, which faithfully reflects the identity of the year and the unique character of a great Vintage Port. 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… 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).