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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2016: best 2031 to 2051.
vintage15 yrs35 yrs37 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2019 | 2016 | 92/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: gum cistus, wild blackberry, cocoa
Palate: structured, consistent tannin, polished
A single-quinta Vintage Port from the Crasto estate, fresh and structured with concentrated black fruit.
What it pairs with
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Stilton
Black fruit cut by blue cheese. -
Dark chocolate
Cocoa and fruit. -
Roast game
Find roast game on TableJourney →
Firm structure for gamey meat.
How to serve Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Port glass or small Bordeaux glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Stilton, Dark chocolate, Roast game. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Crasto declares a single-quinta Vintage Port in the best years alongside its still wines.
- 1994: Modern Crasto Vintage Port declarations begin
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Crasto · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Porto
- Oak
- Foot-trodden in lagares, aged in vat then bottle-matured
- ABV
- 20.0%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 80 at release
- Drinking window
- 15 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
Frequently asked about Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port
What does Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port taste like?
On the nose, gum cistus, wild blackberry, cocoa. On the palate, structured, consistent tannin, polished. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish. A single-quinta Vintage Port from the Crasto estate, fresh and structured with concentrated black fruit.
When should I drink Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port?
Drink 15 to 35 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 Vintage Port?
Stilton is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Dark chocolate and Roast game. Black fruit cut by blue cheese.
What grapes are in Quinta do Crasto Vintage Port?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Porto.
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