| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Sub-Region | Douro Superior |
| Main Grape | Tinta Francisca (70%) |
| Expression | Red, Light and Juicy |
Tasting note
Garnet in colour. Expressive aromas of red fruits, perfectly balanced with delicate forest and fine spice aromas. This is a wine that embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 metres, with a north facing aspect. Seductive and moreish with a fresh, elegant finish.
Viticulture
Crasto's pursuit of a lighter wine led them to Tinta Francisca, with smaller leaves for slower sugar development, resulting in lower alcohol. Thin skins yield low-tannin, lighter-hued wines. The blend of 70% Tinta Francisc and 30% Touriga Nacional for intensity creates a balanced wine, sourced from a north-facing, 430m altitude vineyard in Douro Superior.
Vinification
The grapes are completely destemmed with only a light crushing. Fermentation is in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for 4 days in contact with the grape skins, with very gentle extraction. After pressing it is transferred to wooden barrels to complete fermentation.
| Closure | Diam | ||||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||||
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| pH | 3.57 | ||||
| Total Acidity | 4.8g/l Tartaric | ||||
| Residual Sugar | 4.8g/l | ||||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||||
| SKU Code | K5966121 |