Product details
The grapes from the Maria Teresa vineyard were transported in boxes with a capacity of 22 kg and subjected to rigorous sorting at a selection table at the entrance to the winery. After total destemming and treading in a traditional "lagar", the must was transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation vats. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, a gentle pressing was carried out. Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa aged in 100% new oak barrels, 90% French oak and 10% American oak, where it remained for about 20 months. The final batch results from the best selection of barrels.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
Deep ruby in colour, it impresses on the nose with its extraordinary complexity and aromatic freshness, with elegant notes of cistus, Douro berries and spice. On the palate it starts off compactly, evolving into a very seductive wine, where we can find soft-textured tannins in perfect harmony with retro nasal notes reminiscent of fresh forest flavours. It finishes in a very enveloping way, in perfect balance and with excellent persistence. A unique wine that expresses all the identity of the century-old Maria Teresa vineyard.
Store and Serve Advices:
Storage Lying down away from direct light. Serve at a temperature of 16°C to 18ºC.
Food Pairing:
This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 97 points in Robert Parker;
. 96 points in Wine Enthusiast Magazine;
. 94 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 19,5 points in Vinho Grandes Escolhas;
. 19 points in Revista de Vinhos;
. 18 points in Jancis Robinson.
Disclaimer:
The photo shown is a copy of one of the bottles we have available for delivery. Keep in mind that the older the wine, the more likely the bottle will have some external dirt or slightly damaged labels. This does not mean, however, that the wine is not in a condition to be consumed.
The wines from our rarity zone are stored and air-conditioned in the most correct way so that the wine ages correctly in the bottle, but over time, the wine evolves and changes its characteristics.
We recommend that you carefully remove the cork and let the wine air for some time in order to release its natural aromas. Avoid decanting as it can be a very aggressive operation for old wines.
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