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Quinta do Crasto Douro Vinho Tintotext
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Quinta do Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto 2003

Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalVery floral, cherry, plum, chocolate, peppery, gamey licorice nose. Ripe, round, dry and elegant with dry, grainy tannins. Ripe cherry, plum, spicy, vanilla, peppery, cardamom and licorice flavours with good acidity and some reduced characters. Youthful with some tannins to dissipate but very good fruit and balance.Tasted: 10 February 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$19.99750mlspecialty listing
Producer: Quinta do Crasto (Sociedade Agricola da)Distributors: Dandurand
Blend: Tinta Roriz - Tinta Barroca - Touriga Franca - Touriga NacionalCSPC: 499764UPC: 5604123000814