Quinta Do Crasto Altitude 430 Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional 2019 75cl
£18.78
Garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanced by delicate forest and fine spice aromas Easy and approachable from the first sip, the character develops on the palate into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture This embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 metres, in a vineyard with with a north-facing aspect: seductively soft, with restrained alcohol and a fresh, elegant finish
Quinta Do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa 2019 75cl
£182.39
A very special wine that is only made in outstanding vintages from an historic east-facing vineyard planted with at least 49 vine varieties Intense, vibrant violet colour On the nose there is great depth and complexity, with aromas of wild forest flowers, white pepper and soft dark chocolate On the palate it is upfront yet in perfect harmony It is full-bodied and richly flavoured, with superb tannin, acid and fruit balance Intense, wild forest flowers and integrated oak and spice contribute to its impressive palate structure and length
Quinta Do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2019 75cl
£54.34
Crasto's varietal Touriga Nacional comes from two of Crasto's higher-altitude vineyards, averaging 300m elevation There is an array of individual plots, and the winemaking team can select those best-suited to the growing season: in warmer years, those facing north and east fare better, while in cooler conditions plots with southerly or westerly aspect are selected This has a classy, cool blueberry, black cherry fruit character with a seasoning of vanilla, white pepper and cream After a little time in the glass, glorious spiced lily, freesia and honeysuckle scents emerge The expressive aromas, succulent texture and fabulous purity and finesse make this really irresistible straight away But if by dint of some superhuman self-control you manage to keep some back, it will undoubtedly reward cellaring
Quinta Do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2018 75cl
£54.34
Crasto's varietal Touriga Nacional comes from two of Crasto's higher-altitude vineyards, averaging 300m elevation There is an array of individual plots, and the winemaking team can select those best-suited to the growing season: in warmer years, those facing north and east fare better, while in cooler conditions plots with southerly or westerly aspect are selected This has a classy, cool blueberry, black cherry fruit character with a seasoning of vanilla, white pepper and cream After a little time in the glass, glorious spiced lily, freesia and honeysuckle scents emerge The expressive aromas, succulent texture and fabulous purity and finesse make this really irresistible straight away But if by dint of some superhuman self-control you manage to keep some back, it will undoubtedly reward cellaring
Quinta Do Crasto Old Vines Reserva 375cl 2021 37.5cl
£18.90
Hugely complex, this wine has concentrated aromas and flavours, married to wonderful freshness It is lively and juicy - like biting into a just-ripe cherry that bursts in your mouth - and yet is far from straighforward, with intriguing nuances of spices, Mediterranean herbs, olives and well-integrated oak This is irresistible now - and even better if you decant it first - but if you can, keep some bottles back for 257or even 10 years, as it has both the guts and the balance to gain even more complexity with time
Quinta Do Crasto Superior Syrah 2021 75cl
£27.04
This wine takes its name from the location of the vineyard from which the grapes come: Douro Superior (Upper Douro) The grapes used to make this wine come from our property Quinta da Cabreira where we have 114 hectares of recently planted vines Crasto Superior Syrah shows well-integrated aromas, fresh berry fruit and notes of chocolate Engaging beginning, leading to a wine with great volume and a good structure made of fresh and finely-textured tannins The finish is perfectly balanced and lingering
Quinta Do Crasto Superior Douro Red 2020 75cl
£23.39
Deep purple in colour On the nose the wine shows fresh wild berry fruit that are well integrated with light notes of spice Balanced on the palate, evolving into a wine of great volume, with a compact structure made of velvet-textured tannins The finish is elegant, fresh and lingering
Quinta Do Crasto Flor de Crasto White 2022 75cl
£12.40
Pale lemon in colour, with lively passion fruit aromas and elegant notes of orange blossom Seductive on the palate, evolving into a balanced, medium volume wine, with a medium structure and fresh mineral hints Engaging, vibrant and lingering finish
Quinta Do Crasto Douro Old Vines Reserva 2021 75cl
£31.69
Hugely complex, this wine has concentrated aromas and flavours, married to wonderful freshness It is lively and juicy - like biting into a just-ripe cherry that bursts in your mouth - and yet is far from straighforward, with intriguing nuances of spices, Mediterranean herbs, olives and well-integrated oak This is irresistible now - and even better if you decant it first - but if you can, keep some bottles back for 257or even 10 years, as it has both the guts and the balance to gain even more complexity with time
Quinta Do Crasto Altitude 430 Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional 2021 75cl
£18.56
Garnet in colour, with an expressive nose of red fruit notes, perfectly balanced by delicate forest and fine spice aromas Easy and approachable from the first sip, the character develops on the palate into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture This embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 metres, in a vineyard with with a north-facing aspect: seductively soft, with restrained alcohol and a fresh, elegant finish
Quinta Do Crasto Douro White 2022 75cl
£15.16
The chances are that you won't have heard of any of the grapes in this Portuguese white, but this lip-smacking blend of Gouveio, Roupeiro and Rabigato grapes is certainly worth discovering It's a wine made by the Quinta do Crasto, one of the best winemakers in the famous wine-making Douro Valley, in the north of Portugal This tantalising blend makes a very modern wine, with a crisp, fresh taste, flavours of citrus - look out for asparagus - and a lovely fresh-cut-grass scent Drink it on its own, or give your guests a glass or two and let its refreshing flavours match up with a goats' cheese salad, salmon risotto or grilled fish
Quinta Do Crasto Douro Superior White 2022 75cl
£19.93
How do you make a white Burgundy lookalike out of obscure Portuguese grapes in the place most famous for Port wine? We have absolutely no idea, but through some strange alchemy, Crasto have done exactly this This is a seriously sumptuous bottle, and we highly recommend it
Quinta Do Crasto Douro Red Half 2020 37.5cl
£9.49
Opaque red in colour with aromas of red berry fruit and subtle oak On the palate it has a perfect balance of bright, juicy red fruit, with satisfying weight of texture and the merest suggestion of well-integrated oak on the finish A superbly well made, moreish wine to enjoy with hearty mushroom or lamb dishes, and it's also a contender for the title of Perfect Barbecue Red
Quinta Do Crasto LBV Port 2017 75cl
£23.47
This late bottled Vintage shows brooding black cherry fruit with a huge cedary core A straightforward wine with a fine dark colour, ripe and mouth filling and rounded off by sweet finish
Quinta Do Crasto Douro Red 2020 75cl
£15.16
Opaque red in colour with aromas of red berry fruit and subtle oak On the palate it has a perfect balance of bright, juicy red fruit, with satisfying weight of texture and the merest suggestion of well-integrated oak on the finish A superbly well made, moreish wine to enjoy with hearty mushroom or lamb dishes, and it's also a contender for the title of Perfect Barbecue Red
Quinta Do Crasto Flor de Crasto Red 2021 75cl
£12.50
Bright purple in colour Expressive on the nose, showing fresh wild berry fruit well integrated with elegant floral notes The palate starts out attractive, evolving into a medium-bodied wine, with silky tannins This is a seductive wine, with a balanced, fresh finish