Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa Tinto 2018

Grape Varieties: Old Vines (49 grapes varieties have been identified so far).

Tasting Note: Deep ruby in colour. The nose is intense, with gum cistus aromas, fresh berry fruit notes and elegant hints of spice. Appealing on the palate, evolving into an engaging, serious wine, with firm, fine-textured tannins. The finihs is fresh, long and lingering. This is a beautiful wine that expresses the essence of the unique terroir of the Vinha Maria Teresa.

Vinification: The grapes, coming from the vineyard plot Vinha Maria Teresa, 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 slightly crushed. After this, they are transferred to temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the grape are gently pressed using hydraulic presses.

Ageing: About 20 months in new oak barrels (90% French oak, 10% American oak). The final wine is made from a selection of the finest barrels

Gastronomy: Serving temperature 16-18ºC.

Winemaker: Manuel Lobo

Prémios: 97/100 Robert Parker | 96/100 Wine Enthusiast | 19.5/20 Revista Grandes Escolhas