Quinta do Crasto DOC 2024 Douro Rosé 75cl
Description
Designation of Origin: Douro
Vintage Year:
The 2024 viticultural year in the Douro was marked by favorable climatic conditions, with moderate temperatures and rainfall close to the historical average. At Quinta do Crasto, the accumulated rainfall was 581.8 mm, slightly below the average of the last 30 years (627.8 mm), and the average temperature was 0.54°C above the climatological normal. At Quinta da Cabreira, in the Douro Superior, rainfall was 561.6 mm, 12% higher than the average of the last 20 years. Although the climatic conditions favored the development of the vines, they also resulted in strong potential pressure from diseases such as downy mildew, powdery mildew, and rot, aggravated by the favorable rainfall and temperatures between April and July. However, rigorous vineyard management prevented any impact on quality. During the summer, the mild daytime temperatures and cool nights promoted a slow and balanced ripening process, allowing for the full development and balance of all the compounds present in the berries. Despite the lack of rain during the final ripening phase, the precipitation that occurred in the preceding months ensured the necessary water supply, maintaining the vines' vitality until the completion of bunch formation and ripening. The favorable conditions during ripening, along with constant monitoring of climatic parameters and soil moisture, allowed for a gradual and exceptional harvest, with the grapes reaching their optimal ripeness between August and October. The harvest in the center of
Grapes: 85% Touriga Nacional, 15% Tinta Roriz
Winemaking:
The Quinta do Crasto harvest began on August 20th and ended on October 9th. The 2024 wines reflect the balance and harmony of this viticultural year. The white and rosé wines stand out for their vibrant intensity, captivating aromatic complexity, and natural acidity, which provides freshness and vitality. The red wines impress with their chromatic depth, remarkable elegance, and robust structure, with ripe tannins that confer a silky and refined texture. The Port wines, benefiting from the warm summer, present a captivating aromatic intensity and a solid structure. The year 2024 proved truly exceptional, with wines of excellent quality that show the perfect alignment between natural conditions and viticulture, standing out for their excellence and unique character.
Aging:
3 months in stainless steel tanks, in a partial process of fine lees or bâtonnage.
Exam Grade:
With a bright salmon hue and clear appearance, it reveals a remarkable freshness on the nose, with well-defined aromas of wild Douro berries, balanced with elegant floral notes. On the palate, it presents a lively and precise attack, with balanced acidity that enhances its delicate structure and enveloping texture. The well-integrated minerality contributes to the overall complexity, leading to a persistent, fresh and harmonious finish. A rosé with a sophisticated profile, highlighting the purity of its origin and the rigor of the winemaking process.
Technical Information:
Vine Age: Over 20 years | Serving Temperature: 8-10º | Exposure, Soil and Altitude: East - North | Schist - 450m | Systematization: Vineyards on slopes and terraces of 1 and 2 rows | Alcohol: 12.5% | Bottling: April 2025 | Total Acidity: 5.1 g/L | pH: 3.41 | Residual Sugar: 2.1 g/L
