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Tinta Roriz Quinta do Crasto 2014
HED76370
75 cl
14%
£70.00
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Quinta do Crasto is a well-established winery in the Douro Valley, known for producing high-quality wines using traditional Portuguese grape varieties. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 17th century, and their dedication to preserving the unique character of the region has earned them a solid reputation among wine enthusiasts. This release is a single-varietal wine made from Tinta Roriz, which is also known as Tempranillo in Spain. This grape variety is one of the main components of Douro red blends and is particularly well-suited to the region`s hot, dry climate. Tinta Roriz is known for producing wines with good structure, firm tannins, and vibrant fruit flavours.
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Jancis Robinson
The 2014 Tinta Roriz (there will be no Touriga Nacional this year) was aged for 16 to 18 months (depending on plot) in new French oak. It was sourced from vines about 34 years in age. In one of Douro's worst vintages in the last 20 years or so, this is pretty respectable. Its structure is beautiful, but that is often not the problem with 2014s. The question centers more around the expression of fruit. There, this does not excel quite as much. It is a bit stolid, a bit lacking in fruitiness. That said, it has good concentration for the year and ample power. The question now becomes, How will it develop? I suspect this is always going to be a little lacking in fruit flavor, but it will always seem impressive as a food wine. Some extra years of development will give us a better idea in that regard. I can at least say that it will likely age better than I originally thought, perhaps even a bit more than now indicated. It will be helpful to give it another a couple of years if you can, although it is approachable.Mark Squires28th February 2019