
Quinta do Crasto Altitude 430 Red Wine Douro - Douro DOC
Crasto Altitude 430 is an elegant red wine from Portugal's Douro region, crafted by Quinta do Crasto. This wine is a blend of 70% Tinta Francisca and 30% Touriga Nacional grapes, sourced from vineyards situated at 430 meters altitude with a north-facing aspect, imparting freshness and finesse.

Country, Portugal
Wine Region, DOC Douro
Producer, Quinta do Crasto
Wine Type, Red Wine
Harvest, 2021
Grape Varieties, Tinta Francisca, Touriga Nacional
Alcohol Content, 12.5
Bottle Capacity, 750 cL
Winemaker, Manuel Lobo
Serving Temperature,16ºC-18ºC/60.8ºF-64.4ºF
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Wine Pairings:
- Poultry: Herb-roasted chicken or duck breast with a cherry glaze.
- Pasta: Mushroom risotto or pasta with a light tomato-based sauce.
- Cheese: Soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert.
Tasting Notes:
Garnet in color. The nose offers expressive notes of red fruit, perfectly balanced with delicate forest and fine spice aromas. The palate begins in an engaging way, evolving into a wine of excellent volume and fine texture. This is a seductive wine, with a fresh, elegant finish. Crasto Altitude 430 embodies all the freshness and elegance that the Tinta Francisca and Touriga Nacional grapes deliver when planted at an altitude of 430 meters, with a north-facing aspect.