Ratings
JS 94 (2005) · WE 93 (2000)
Awards
Global Fortified Masters Master Medal (2005) · Sommelier Wine Awards Silver Medal (1998 · 1997)
Identity
| Producer | Quinta do Crasto |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Colheita |
| Grapes | Old Vines |
| Color | Tawny |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Tawny |
| Aroma | Complex and elegant aromas of dried fruits, nuts, wood, and subtle spices developed during long aging in oak casks. |
| Palate | Rich, smooth, and well-structured palate with a perfect balance of sweetness, vibrant acidity, and deep wood-aged complexity. |
| Finish | An exceptionally long, persistent, and elegant finish that lingers beautifully with notes of dried fruits and fine oak. |
| Food Pairing | Desserts, dried fruits, blue cheese, or chocolate. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGH
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 20.0 |
| Aging Process | Oak casks |
Terroir
| Soil | Schist |
| Vine Age | vinhas velhas (old vines) |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-harvested by the estate team. |
Interesting facts
| This wine is a tribute from the fourth generation of the family to Fernando Moreira d'Almeida, son of Constantino de Almeida, the founder of Quinta do Crasto. |