Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte 2016

Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte 2016

 

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Quinta do Crasto
Vinha da Ponte 2016
  • Vintage : 2016
  • Country : Portugal
  • Region : Douro
  • Subregion
  • Type : Red
  • Style Deep Full Bodied
  • Format : 75cl
  • Alcohol : 14,5°
  • Grappes : 100% Vinhas Velhas

For some wine enthusiasts and critics, Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte is one of this estate’s best wines, one of the best, in fact, in the entire Douro region. 

Experts Score Vintage
RP Robert Parker 96 2016
WS Wine Spectator 91 2014
More information on wine critics and ratings

Deep purple in color. Impressive on the nose, showing intensity and concentration, with red berry fruit aromas and hints of fresh spice. The palate is intense and elegant, combining volume, silky-textured tannins and notes of red berry fruit. The finish is long, lingering, balanced and fresh. This is a terroir wine that perfectly reflects its provenance.

Winemaking:

The grapes, coming from the vineyard plot Vinha da Ponte, are taken to the winery in 22 kg plastic boxes. On arrival in the winery they are rigorously inspected on a sorting table. The grapes are then completely destemmed and slightly crushed. After this, they are transferred to temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Once the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the grape are gently pressed using hydraulic presses. Aging: About 20 months in new French oak barrels. The final wine is made from a selection of the finest barrels.

Located on the right bank of the Douro River, between the towns of Régua and Pinhão, Quinta do Crasto is a property of 130 hectares, 70 of which are planted with vines. Nestled on a privileged location in the Douro Demarcated Region, Quinta do Crasto has belonged to the family of Leonor and Jorge Roquette for over a century and like all the great properties of the Douro it dates back to ancient times - the name "Crasto" is derived from the Latin word "castrum",… Read more

Robert Parker (RP) : 96 Points (2016)
The 2016 Vinha da Ponte, a field blend from very old vines (100 years), was aged in new French oak for 20 months. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. Elegant and carefully concentrated—meaning you can feel the concentrated fruit but without jam and sloppiness—this brooding Ponte has a big kick on the finish. Powerful, intense and stern, it doesn't show a lot of expressive fruit compared to the Maria Teresa (despite some six hours of double decanting)—it never does when young. It typically develops later and always lacks Maria Teresa's lively personality overall. Despite its brooding nature, this still seems exceptional, though. It is a very fine Ponte that has the potential for long aging (perhaps even better than indicated) and development in the cellar. As with the 2016 Maria Teresa, I'm a little wary of this wine (it was only in bottle for 90 days and recently shipped to boot), but I'm leaning up a bit here. As Ponte goes, this was more expressive than normal, while retaining all of its typical concentration and power. This will be released sometime in 2020, but it sure won't be ready then. Try it around 2025-2027 for better results. There were 4,200 bottles produced, plus some large-format bottles.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 91 Points (2014)
A spicy red, with hot stone aromas flanking the ripe blackberry, plum and mocha flavors. Zesty, with ample white pepper aromas on the finish. Offers moderate, integrated tannins. Drink now through 2023. 375 cases made.

Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa 2017
Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa 2017
Quinta do Crasto
Vinha Maria Teresa 2017
RP
96
WE
92
WS
94
Since its first release in 1998, Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa has been regarded as one of the greatest Portuguese wines and acclaimed by national and international specialized press.
235,00 €
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Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2017
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2017
Quinta do Crasto
Touriga Nacional 2017
RP
97
JS
93
WS
94
This wine is made with 100% Touriga Nacional. Lively and deep in color with intense ripe fruit aromas and notes of oak. Soft and round in the palate with everything is in balance. Long and spicy finish.
60,00 €
Quantity : moins plus
Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz 2016
Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz 2016
Quinta do Crasto
Tinta Roriz 2016
RP
93
WE
94
WS
91
Released only in the finest years, this wine is made with 100% Tinta Roriz. Vivid and deep in color with intense ripe fruit aromas and notes of oak. Soft and round on the palate, very well balanced. A long and lingering finish.
62,00 €
Quantity : moins plus
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Franca 2016
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Franca 2016
Quinta do Crasto
Touriga Franca 2016
RP
93
Produced only in exceptional vintages, this wine is produced from the best Touriga Franca plots on the estate.
65,00 €
Quantity : moins plus
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Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte 2016 Reviewed by Robert Parker 15-03-2022 . Score: 5