Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte Tinto 2018

Grape Varieties: Old Vines - mixed plantings, with several grape varieties (about 100 years).

Tasting Note: Deep purple in colour. With an extraordinary aroma intensity, the nose shows wild berry fruit notes in perfect harmony with elegant hints of spice and cocoa. The palate starts in an enchanting way, leading to a textured wine that has excellent volume and a solid structure made of velvety, lingering tannins. Lots of complexity and depth to the end. This is a terroir wine that perfectly reflects the pure essence of its provenance, the Vinha da Ponte vineyard.

Vinification: The grapes, coming from the vineyard plot Vinha da Ponte, are taken to the winery in 22 kg plastic boxes. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The grapes are then completely destemmed and trodden in a traditional lagar (stone trough). After this, the grape juice is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the juice is gently pressed.

Ageing: Twenty months in new French oak barrels. The final wine results from the selection of the best barrels.

Gastronomy: Serving temperature 16-18ºC.

Winemaker: Manuel Lobo

Prémios: 97/100 Robert Parker | 95/100 Wine Enthusiast | Excellence Award by Revista de Vinhos