Quinta do Crasto

Superior Douro Red Blend

8.9195 ratings
8.822 pro ratings
Douro, Portugal
Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Souzão, Touriga Franca
Potato, Tomato-Based, Venison, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Pasta, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Gregory Fulchiero

Ripe, dark fruit, moderate tannins - bbq wine

Ripe, dark fruit, moderate tannins - bbq wine

Jan 23rd, 2024
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, stewed fruit and hints of oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, blackberry, stewed fruit and hints of oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.

Jun 14th, 2021
Victor Charcan

Expressive nose of chocolate, tea, white pepper, plums. Noticeable oak, fresh, firm tannins, refreshingly long aftertaste with balsamic hints. Will age

Expressive nose of chocolate, tea, white pepper, plums. Noticeable oak, fresh, firm tannins, refreshingly long aftertaste with balsamic hints. Will age

Jan 4th, 2021
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Tripping. This is real wine. Red cranberry and red plum with eucalyptus and bay leaf on the nose. Fresh attack and pure crunchy red and black fruit on the palate. Delicious fine grain tannins and a real and not fake finish. Pure wine man. #douro #portuguesewine #portugal #crasto somewhat reminiscent of Tuscany but not so tannic.

Tripping. This is real wine. Red cranberry and red plum with eucalyptus and bay leaf on the nose. Fresh attack and pure crunchy red and black fruit on the palate. Delicious fine grain tannins and a real and not fake finish. Pure wine man. #douro #portuguesewine #portugal #crasto somewhat reminiscent of Tuscany but not so tannic.

Dec 1st, 2020
Lyn Farmer

A disconcerting note of wet wool on the nose is distracting, but in the mouth the wine has lovely cassis, blackberry and plum fruit. Atyptical for this property which usually has more balance and fruit intensity.

A disconcerting note of wet wool on the nose is distracting, but in the mouth the wine has lovely cassis, blackberry and plum fruit. Atyptical for this property which usually has more balance and fruit intensity.

Aug 23rd, 2018
Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.8

Capa y densidad alta, en nariz poca potencia, fruta negra madura, notas balsámicas y cacao. En boca buena entrada, goloso y con un final quizás demasiado ligero.

Capa y densidad alta, en nariz poca potencia, fruta negra madura, notas balsámicas y cacao. En boca buena entrada, goloso y con un final quizás demasiado ligero.

2 people found it helpfulNov 9th, 2015
Matt

Nice aroma and approach but lacking intrigue. Lots of oak across the wine from nose to palate to structure. Besides some deep fruit there's some earth and spice aromas below that I want to be more evident.

Nice aroma and approach but lacking intrigue. Lots of oak across the wine from nose to palate to structure. Besides some deep fruit there's some earth and spice aromas below that I want to be more evident.

1 person found it helpfulJul 26th, 2017
Victor Charcan

Great value. Concentrated red and mostly dark fruit with very fine tannins. Liquorice and balsamic notes, very fresh, good texture and length

Great value. Concentrated red and mostly dark fruit with very fine tannins. Liquorice and balsamic notes, very fresh, good texture and length

1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2017
Stacy Markow

The most aromatically complex of the bunch. Portugal continues to over deliver for the price

The most aromatically complex of the bunch. Portugal continues to over deliver for the price

1 person found it helpfulJun 15th, 2016
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.3

Great Pop n' Pour, although a touch too oaky for my own tastes. Like drinking a Godiva cherry cordial.

Great Pop n' Pour, although a touch too oaky for my own tastes. Like drinking a Godiva cherry cordial.

Feb 23rd, 2015