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Quinta do Crasto Crasto Douro Vinho Tintotext
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16½/20

Quinta do Crasto Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto 2009

Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalVery spicy, black cherry, plum jam, floral, cedar, licorice aromas with a bit of smoky herbs. Ripe, rich, round and full with good suppleness and light tannins. Plum jam, black berry, spicy, vanilla, floral, savoury, gamey, licorice flavours. A tad warm on the finish but good fruit and finesse with balanced acidity. Drink now-3 years. Consistently fine value.Tasted: 01 May 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$20.00750mlspecialty listing
QC$20.00750ml 
ON$15.00750ml 
Producer: Quinta do Crasto (Sociedade Agricola da)Distributors: Dandurand
Blend: Tinta Roriz - Tinta Barroca - Touriga Franca - Touriga NacionalCSPC: 499764UPC: 05604123002788