Quinta do Crasto - Vinhas Velhas - Douro - Reserva

Quinta do Crasto is one of the Douro's most respected single-quinta estates, producing red wines from old, mixed-variety field blends on steep schist terraces above the river. Vinhas Velhas, old vines, is their flagship reserva, and the name is the point: ancient, deep-rooted vines concentrate flavour in ways younger plantings simply cannot.

Expect a serious, structured red: dark fruit, graphite, dried herbs, and the firm but polished tannins characteristic of old-vine Douro. At 14.5% abv it has weight without heaviness. A natural match for roasted lamb, côte de boeuf, venison, or slow-braised meat dishes on board.