In the glass
Aroma: wild berry, woodland, spice
Palate: firm tannin, polished, long finish
A polished Douro Superior red from the estate's Vale de Cabrões vineyard, with ripe dark fruit, rounded tannins and freshness.
What it pairs with
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Roast beef
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Rounded tannins suit red meat. -
Grilled lamb
Ripe fruit with lamb. -
Aged cheese
Structure carries cheese.
How to serve Quinta do Crasto Superior
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast beef, Grilled lamb, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Crasto Superior comes from the estate's Douro Superior vineyard at Vale de Cabroes.
- 2005 — First Crasto Superior vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Crasto
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged around 14 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Quinta do Crasto Superior
What does Quinta do Crasto Superior taste like?
On the nose, wild berry, woodland, spice. On the palate, firm tannin, polished, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. A polished Douro Superior red from the estate's Vale de Cabrões vineyard, with ripe dark fruit, rounded tannins and freshness.
When should I drink Quinta do Crasto Superior?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Quinta do Crasto Superior?
Roast beef is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb and Aged cheese. Rounded tannins suit red meat.
Is Quinta do Crasto Superior vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Quinta do Crasto Superior?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.