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.

-Importer notes (V59)