This has a classy, cool blueberry, black cherry fruit character with a seasoning of vanilla, white pepper and cream. After a little time in the glass, glorious spiced lily, freesia and honeysuckle scents emerge. The expressive aromas, succulent texture and fabulous purity and finesse make this really irresistible straight away. But if by dint of some superhuman self-control you manage to keep some back, it will undoubtedly reward cellaring. Crasto's varietal Touriga Nacional comes from two high-altitude vineyards, averaging 300m elevation. There is an array of individual plots, and the winemaking team can select those best-suited to the growing season: in warmer years, those facing north and east fare better, while in cooler conditions plots with southerly or westerly aspect are selected.
Touriga Nacional
Quinta Do Crasto
Single
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Winemaking
The grapes, coming from the best Touriga Nacional plots of Quinta do Crasto, are brought to the winery in 22 kg boxes where they undergo strict selection. A er complete destemming and slight crushing, the juice is transferred to temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. Once alcoholic fermentation is completed, the fruit is gently pressed.
Press Review
94/100 - The exuberant, showy, perfumed and floral 2020 Touriga Nacional is a textbook example of the modern interpretation of the variety. It's ripe (14.5% alcohol), generous and combines freshness with power, mixing grapes from north and south expositions. They selected the best grapes, from two plots planted in 1985, and fermented them destemmed with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. It matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. It's juicy, has a velvety palate, a soft mouthfeel and round, elegant tannins, tasty and long. This is the most famous grape from Portugal at the moment. It's approachable but has the ingredients and the balance between them to age gracefully. Drink 2024 - 2035
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryPortugal
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RegionDouro
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKU30696220
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Alcohol %14.5%
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GrapeTouriga Nacional
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Unit Volume75cl
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VeganYes
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VegetarianYes