Fresh and aromatic white from Quinta Do Crasto in Douro made with Viosinho and Verdelho.
Douro / Portuguese Wine
Douro Superior White
Verdelho, Viosinho
£22.50
In stock
About This Wine
The Wine
The Douro Superior White from Quinta Do Crasto is made with Viosinho and Verdelho grapes sourced from the Douro's eastern subregion. This area is known for its warm, dry climate, which contributes to the wine's aromatic and dry character. The wine is crafted to be elegant and fresh, reflecting the distinctive qualities of the local varietals. It typically offers balanced acidity with subtle flavour complexity.
- Region
- Douro
- Country
- Portuguese Wine
- Grape
- Verdelho, Viosinho
- Style
- Aromatic and Dry, Elegant
- Aging Potential
- 2-4 years
Tasting Notes
On the Nose
Bright aromatics with hints of stone fruits, citrus, and floral notes.
On the Palate
Fresh and lively with crisp acidity, showcasing flavours of white peach, citrus, and subtle herbal tones.
Finish
Clean and balanced finish with a touch of minerality typical of the Douro region.
- Body
-
Light Full
- Dry / Sweetness
-
Dry Sweet
- Acidity
-
Low High
Food Pairing
Aperitif, White meat dishes, Spicy food, Vegetable dishes
Serving Suggestions
- Serving temperature
- 8-12°C
- Glass type
- Aromatic White
- Aging potential
- 2-4 years
Technical Details
- Bottle size
- 750ml
- Closure
- Natural Cork
- Serving temperature
- 8-12°C
- Residual sugar
- 1.6g/l
- pH
- 3.34
- Total acidity
- 6.1g/l Tartaric
The Producer
The earliest records mentioning Quinta do Crasto and its wine production date back to 1615. It later received Feitoria status (the highest vineyard classification of the time), together with the other noteworthy estates of the Douro Valley. Between 1758 and 1761, the Marquis of Pombal ordered the installation of 335 granite markers – each standing two metres high and 30 x 20 centimetres – to delineate the first ever Demarcated Region in the world. One of these stone pillars, or “marcos pombalinos” in Portuguese, dates back to 1758 and can still be seen today at the Quinta do Crasto nearby the century-old farm house. In the 1940s, all of these markers were inventoried and declared property of national interest.
In the early 20th century, Quinta do Crasto was bought by Constantino de Almeida, founder of the renowned Constantino wine house dedicated to the production and export of Port wine and brandy as well. Their slogan “A fama do Constantino já vem de longe” (“The fame of Constantino dates far back in the past”) has been so popular that it still remains until today. Following the death of Constantino de Almeida in 1923, his son Fernando Moreira d’Almeida took over the management of Quinta do Crasto and carried on the tradition of producing the highest possible quality Port wine.
In 1981, Leonor Roquette, daughter of Fernando Moreira d’Almeida, together with her husband Jorge Roquette, took over majority ownership as well as the management of the estate. With their sons, they began the process of renovating and extending the vineyards. They also began producing the Douro DOC wines that Quinta do Crasto is now famous for domestically and abroad They are, thus, the fourth generation of the family to manage this emblematic estate that seduces all with the exquisite quality that it confers upon all of its products.
Quinta do Crasto today has a full range of products, from white and red Douro wines, to premium Port wines and Extra Virgin Olive oils. Prices vary, although the focus is on the premium and super premium products. In recent years, all of the Quinta do Crasto range has received great acclaim, both from the general public as well as specialised critics. Quinta do Crasto is especially proud that, year after year, their clients and partners have chosen to honour their brand with their preference.
Terroir
The wine comes from Douro Superior, the easternmost subregion of the Douro, characterised by hot and arid vineyards with schist soils that encourage vines to develop deep roots and produce concentrated fruit.