Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port 1997

Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Porttext

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Cima Corga, Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalFollowing the philosophy of bottling the best grapes of the Quinta in exceptional years the LBV 1997 was produced from hand-picked grapes from Crasto's 40 to 60 year-old vines. The natural yeast fermentation of the traditional foot-trodden must was halted using the estate's own brandy. Look for fresh berry coffee licorice peppery aromas and similar strong flavours with a big, peppery, plum fruit and licorice finish. There's a tiny bit of tannin still to dissipate and it remains a touch fiery in the finish. It will improve through 2005.Tasted: 24 March 2003Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:

BC	$29.95	750ml	Specialty
BC	$15.95	750ml	Specialty (375 mL)
AB	$29.00	750ml	Fine Wine Boutiques

Producer: Quinta do Crasto (Sociedade Agricola da)Distributors: Dandurand
Blend: Douro Mixed VinesCSPC: 586990UPC: 5604123000524

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