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The 2009 Quinta do Crasto “Old Vine Reserva” (LA Times/MCT) |
A fascinating beauty from Portugal’s Douro, the 2009 Quinta do Crasto reserve comes from old vines (average age 70) and 25 to 30 different grapes. In other words, it’s a field blend, hand-harvested from the steeply canted vineyards along the Douro River. Soft and elegant and tasting of red plums and blueberries, this is a wine to serve with something substantial, the better to savor the wine’s nuances.
● Region: Douro, Portugal
● Price: About $37 to $40
● Style: Rich and full-bodied
● What it goes with: Roast birds, game, braised beef
By S. Irene Virbila
(Los Angeles Times)
(MCT Information Services)
