Ratings
94 points by James Suckling (2025) for 2005 vintage; 94 points by Revista Adega (2018) for 1998 vintage; 93 points Wine Enthusiast (2020) for 2000 vintage
Awards
Master Medal - Global Fortified Masters UK 2025 (2005); Silver Medal - Sommelier Wine Awards UK 2017 (1997); Silver Medal - Concurso Vinhos de Portugal 2022 (2003)
Identity
| Producer | Quinta do Crasto |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Colheita |
| Color | tawny |
| Sweetness | sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Tawny color typical of aged Port wine |
| Aroma | Complex aromas of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, spices, and subtle oak notes |
| Palate | Rich and smooth palate with balanced sweetness, fine acidity, and lingering flavors of dried fruit and nuts |
| Finish | Long, elegant finish with persistent notes of toasted nuts, caramel, and spice |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with desserts, nuts, cheeses, and as a digestif |
| Aging Potential | Excellent aging potential due to long oak cask maturation |
| Serving Glassware | Port wine glass or small wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Aged in oak casks from the vintage year until bottling, typical of Colheita Ports |
Terroir
| Soil | Schist soil (xisto) typical of Quinta do Crasto terroir in Douro |
| Vine Age | Old vines (some centenary) from Quinta do Crasto |
| Harvest Type | Manual (hand-harvested) |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes hand-picked from old vines in traditional terraces (socalcos) and steep slopes of Quinta do Crasto |
Interesting facts
| A tribute by the fourth generation of the family to Fernando Moreira d’Almeida, son of the founder Constantino de Almeida, expressing excellence in Port wine production. |
Logistics
| Barcode | 5604123005796 |