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Crasto Superior Douro 2014
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalThis wine comes from Crasto's Upper or ‘Superior’ Douro estate: Quinta da Cabreira. Here the inland intensity and roasting heat of the Douro is at its most potent. Superior is a field blend of old vine touriga nacional, touriga franca, tinta roriz and the intriguing sousão, fermented in stainless steel and aged one year in French oak. The wood is felt, but matches the potency of the sun-drenched fruit. Leather, dried cherry, black plum, raspberry, resinous scrubby herbs and medicinal cassis is drawn slowly along a black pepper, schist-textured palate. Young and tight, this easily relaxes with a splash decant, and will be even more appreciated with five+ years in the bottle. Great value.Tasted: 26 January 2018Tasted by: Treve Ring & Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $35.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Touriga Nacional - Touriga Franca - Tinta RorizCSPC: 191346UPC: 5604123004232
