Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa Tinto 2019

Since its first release in 1998, Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa has conquered the status of being one of the great Portuguese wines, having received top reviews in the national and international press over recent years. It is exclusively sourced from Vinha Maria Teresa, a small plot of centenary vines that inspired its name and which is one of the oldest at Quinta do Crasto. This vineyard plot is located at extremely low altitudes and enjoys excellent sun exposure. Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa is a super premium, single vineyard, Douro DOC red wine that is only bottled in exceptional years and always in strictly limited numbers.

Grape Varieties: Old Vines (more than 100 years old). Field Blend (more than 50 grape varieties already identified).

Tasting Note: Deep ruby in colour. The nose impresses for its extraordinary complexity and aroma freshness, showing elegant notes of gum cistus, wild berry fruit and spice. Compact on the palate, evolving into a seductive wine. The smooth-textured tannins are well-integrated with retronasal aromas that evoke fresh aromas of wild berry fruit. The finish is engaging, balanced and long lingering. This is a unique wine that shows the own identity of the centenary Vinha Maria Teresa vineyard.

Winemaking: The grapes, coming from the vineyard plot Vinha Maria Teresa, are taken to the winery in 22kg 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: 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.

Serving Temperature: 16-18ºC

Winemaker: Manuel Lobo

Awards: 20/20 Grandes Escolhas Magazine (PT/2024) | 98/100 Revista de Vinhos Magazine (PT/2023) | 98/100 Robert Parker (USA/2022)