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15¾/20
Flor de Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto 2004
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalI guess in our minds we were hoping for the price of the regular Crasto Douro red to come down but instead we have a new wine: Flor de Crasto that was built for early drinking. The tannins are softer, the fruit a bit more forward but it's still the Douro. The nose is impressive a sort of fragrance you might get if cross a sangiovese with a malbec. On the palate it's a dusty, earthy medium bodied red wine full of vim and vigour not to mention refreshing acidity. Enjoy all winter with grilled meats, stews or wherever the word rustic is used. Good value.Tasted: 12 October 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $13.99 | 750ml | specialty listing |
Blend: Tinta Roriz - Tinta Barroca - Touriga NacionalCSPC: 691386UPC: 5604123001101
