Product details
The grapes from Old Vines were transported in plastic food boxes and subjected to a rigorous sorting at the entrance of the cellar. After a gentle crushing without destemming, foot trodden in traditional stone mill where at regular intervals. Subsequently wine spirits were added, stopping the fermentation. Quinta do Crasto Porto Vintage staged in Portuguese oak barrels, where it remained for about 2 years. It was bottled, without any glue or filtration, being subject to create a slight deposit during its aging in bottle.
Grape Varieties:
Traditional grape varieties
Tasting Notes:
Very dark ruby in colour almost opaque with intense aromas of very ripe fruit. Combining in highly complex wines that have great longevity.
Store and Serve Advices:
Should be opened two hours before serving and decanted. Serve between 17º and 18º C. Store the bottle on its side, in a cool, dry and dark place.
Food Pairing:
Vintage Ports are after meal drinks. Take them with cheese like Stilton or Gorgonzola. But you can also incorporate them into a meal, combining for instance a Steak au Poivre with a young Vintage.
Allergens:
Contains sulphites.
Reviews and Awards:
. 91 points in CellarTracker;
. 88 points in Stephen Tanzer;
. 87 points in Robert Parker;
. 86 points in Wine Spectator Magazine;
. 16 points in Jancis Robinson.
Disclaimer:
This product may include a wooden or a cardboard outer box. If so, we will include the outer box and pack it in a way to avoid any type of breakage during transport. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage to the outer box, as only the product as shown in the images is insured. If you have any specific instructions or questions about the box, please contact our customer service team and we will do our best to fulfill your request.
87 points·Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port 2000
expand_moreMade in a straightforward, monolithic style, this deep ruby/purple-colored 2000 (less saturation than most) possesses red and black berry flavors intermixed with earth, leather, chocolate, and spice. Medium-bodied and sweet, but superficial, it lacks density as well as intensity. Drink it over the next 12-15 years