QUINTA DO CRASTO VINHA MARIA TERESA

Vinha Maria Teresa is a small plot of Quinta do Crasto which is planted with one hundred-year-old vines. This is the oldest plot of vines at Quinta do Crasto and its name is a tribute to the first grandchild of Constantino de Almeida, founder of the Quinta. Despite their low productivity, old vines give highly concentrated fruit allowing us to obtain a wine of great complexity

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VINHA MARIA TERESA

A project called "PatGen Vineyards" was recently developed in order to identify all the varieties that make up Maria Teresa's vineyard with the goal of allowing the replacement of dead vines with genetically identical varieties. This therefore will preserve the "terroir" and the "field blend" of this exceptional vineyard. To date 45 different grape varieties have been identified in this ancient vineyard with 4,7 hectares of vines.

For many wine enthusiasts, enjoying a Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa is a true privilege.

Since its first release in 1998, Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa has been regarded as one of the greatest Portuguese wines and acclaimed by national and international specialized press.

Characteristics

Grape varieties - Old vines – several grape varieties
Vineyards - Socalcos (terraces supported by stone walls)
Age of Vines - +100 years old
Aspect - East
Soil - Schist
Appellation- Douro

Winemaking

Grapes are foot trodden in a traditional stone tank (“lagar”). After this, they are transferred into an open stainless steel tank where the cap is pressed down with robotic pistons. Fermentation takes place for a week under strict controlled temperature environment.

Maturation

New French and American oak barrels.