The modern winemaking era of Quinta do Crasto dates back as far as 1615, but its Roman ruins suggest earlier viticultural activity. For many years, the vineyard, owned by the Roquette family, sold its grapes to A.A. Ferreira until a revision in shipping laws made it possible for Quinta do Crasto to ship its own Port. Quinta do Crasto has produce a 2000 vintage Port with a purple black colour with dark plum fruit and wet earth flavours. Tight and compact, with a long and balanced black plum length. (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
Portugal, Douro
Producer:
Quinta Do Crasto
Product ID:
44629
Fonseca 2003 Vintage Port Description: Fonseca 2003 Vintage Port from Portugal, Douro by Fonseca Guimaraens Port (12 x 75 cl) Price: £784.24
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W & J Graham's 2003 Vintage Port Description: W & J Graham's 2003 Vintage Port from Portugal, Douro by W & J Graham's Port (12 x 75 cl) Price: £768.25
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Dow's 2003 Vintage Port Description: Dow's 2003 Vintage Port from Portugal, Douro by Dow's Port (12 x 75 cl) Price: £728.85
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Offley Boavista 2003 Vintage Port Description: Offley Boavista 2003 Vintage Port from Portugal, Douro by Offley Forrester Port (6 x 75 cl) Price: £188.61
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Delaforce 2003 Vintage Port Description: Delaforce 2003 Vintage Port from Portugal, Douro by Delaforce Port (12 x 75 cl) Price: £533.55
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Adriano Ramos Pinto 2003 Vintage Port Description: A classic young vintage, the 1991 has a deep, livley red color. It greets the nose with rich, powerful aromas, dominated by fresh fruitiness tinged with a candy sweetness and floral violet scents. In the mouth, the wine has a powerful attack. Flavors are round and subtle, with a vivacious personality. The 1991 vintage port promises to improve gracefully with age. Porto Vintage 1991 To describe a vintage means, first of all, to refer to the vegetative cycle and the conditions of the growing season. 1991 was a good year, neither too dry nor too humid. The vineyards matured without great effort, but fromt he last 15 days of July till mid-August, high temperatures caused some damage in maturation. However, the overall favorable weather contributed to the grapes' excellent aspect, and conditions were perfect at harvest time. The must was thin and aromatic, with an intense color that told us we were in the presence of an excellent wine. The same opinion was felt throughout the Duoro, as most port houses did declare a vintage 1991 Winemakers Notes: Appellation: Porto Origin: Exclusively from Ramos-Pinto quintas: 80% from Ervamoira , where the mature grapes provide excellent structure, and 20% from Bom Retiro , providing aroma and finesse. Varietals: 60% Touriga Nacional, contributing elegance, soft tannins and beautiful color. Fermentation: Macerated in the traditional way in concrete lagars, crushed with the feet to obtain maximum body and color. Aging: Two years in oak cask; bottled in 1993. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £279.15
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Quinta do Infantado 2003 Vintage Port Description: ''We are traditional,'' explains Joao Roseira. ''We ferment our own grapes from very good vineyards in 'lagars' so get better extraction. As a result, we have higher natural alcohols, which gives us a finer, more elegant style of Port, as we don't need to add so much brandy.'' (6 x 75 cl) Price: £147.65
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Warre's 2003 Vintage Port Description: Warre's 2003 Vintage Port from Portugal, Douro by Warre Port (12 x 75 cl) Price: £709.24
