Winery Quinta do CrastoVinha da Ponte
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Tempranillo, the Tinta Barroca and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Vinha da Ponte of the Winery Quinta do Crasto is in the top 10 of wines of Portugal and in the top 5 of wines of Douro.
Taste structure of the Vinha da Ponte from the Winery Quinta do Crasto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinha da Ponte of Winery Quinta do Crasto in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinha da Ponte of Winery Quinta do Crasto in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, tobacco or strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Vinha da Ponte
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinha da Ponte
Original food and wine pairings with Vinha da Ponte
The Vinha da Ponte of Winery Quinta do Crasto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Crasto's Vinha da Ponte.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinha da Ponte from Winery Quinta do Crasto are 2013, 2016, 2015, 2011 and 2004.
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Crasto
The Winery Quinta do Crasto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro
Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.
The wine region of Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
The word of the wine: Pineau de la Loire
See chenin blanc.
