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Quinta do Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto Reservatext
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Quinta do Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto Reserva 1998

Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalGamey, spicy, black cherry jam, licorice and waxy barnyard aromas mark the nose of this red made form 70 year old mixed varietals. Quite complex with ripe, round, supple textures and medium body. Has cherry, cassis, licorice, soya leather flavours. Quite elegant and ready to drink but lacks a bit of stuffing now.Tasted: 01 May 2001Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$29.95750mlSpecialty
Producer: Quinta do Crasto (Sociedade Agricola da)Distributors: Dandurand
Blend: Douro Mixed Vines