
91POINTS
16¾/20







Quinta do Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto Reserva Old Vines 2001
Douro Superior, Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalBig peppery, smoky, rootsy, black cherry nose with plum, spicy vanilla, licorice, gamey aromas and a wisp of tobacco and coffee. Rich, dry and somewhat tannic but ripe with smoky, spicy, vanilla, coffee, black cherry jam, plum, mineral, and cedar flavours with a gamey, resiny, licorice finish. Quite tight with some tannins and acidity to shed, needs 2-5 years.Tasted: 17 July 2005Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $31.95 | 750ml | Specialty |
AB | $26.65 | 750ml |
Blend: Douro Mixed VinesCSPC: 489211UPC: 5604123000746