Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz 2017 is a single-varietal Douro DOC red from one of Portugal's benchmark estates. The vintage gives a concentrated but controlled expression of Tinta Roriz, with the grape's firm structure carried by the Douro's schist soils. WINEMAKING: selected Tinta Roriz parcels were fermented under temperature control, then aged for 18 months in new French oak barriques. The oak supports the wine's tannic frame without turning the page into a tasting note. FOOD PAIRING: decant for one hour and serve with roast lamb, grilled beef, duck, mushroom dishes or aged sheep's cheese. Best suited to the table rather than casual aperitif service.
Tasting notes
Deep ruby with purple highlights.
Black cherry, wild berries, violet, graphite and fine spice.
Dense and precise, with firm tannins, dark fruit and fresh mineral tension.
Long and dry, with schist minerality, cocoa and dark fruit.
Quinta do Crasto is one of the historic estates of the Douro, with records reaching back to 1615. The Roquette family has led the property since 1981, farming steep schist terraces in the Cima Corgo near Sabrosa.The estate is known for precise single-varietal Douro wines as well as classic blends. Winemaking is led by Manuel Lobo, with a focus on vineyard selection, structure and clear regional identity.
Wine Advocate: 95-97 points
