2023 Quinta Do Crasto - Douro Branco (750ml)

This is the estate's flagship, coming from three high elevation sites in the Greve Valley. The Terreno Vineyard on the eastern flank of the valley gives aromatics and beautiful fruit; Le Bonille, also on the eastern flank, lends structure and minerality; Sillano, very high on the western flank, contributes freshness and depth. Bear in mind that Greve is in the far northeast corner of the Chianti Classico. The northern part is cooler while the eastern side is hillier and therefore the northeastern corner is the coolest of all (Chianti from the western and southern communes can be weightier and more sun-soaked).

The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates, and a second sorting is done at the cellar. Fermentations are spontaneous in steel, with subsequent élevage in large casks, primarily 24hl, for 14 months. No fining and bottled with a light filtration. ~3,000 cases.

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Its denomination is Langhe Nebbiolo, its spirit is that of Roero Nebbiolo.

It was born of our youngest Nebbiolo vines, 20 years of age. It takes inspiration from the traditional Roero Nebbiolino, the most authentic and honest expression of the Nebbiolo grown from the sands of Roero, the one that old people recognized as the true Roero Nebbiolo. This is a light-hearted and graceful wine. On the nose, you immediately understand the difference compared to structured and intense Nebbiolo wines, with its gentle fruity and floral fragrance, a slightly spicy finish as well as overtones of raspberries, blackberries, currants, violets and wild roses.

On the palate, it is dry, harmonious, velvety, with touches of freshness and the right amount of tannin. Within the traditional culture of Roero, this was an all-round wine and this great versatility does show.

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