The Roquette e cazes wines

After 2017 and 2018 yields below the decade average, 2019 proved to be much more generous and more in line with what we are used to at Quinta do Crasto.

With a dry winter and spring, the vines’ necessary soil water reserves are low. We found, however, that, during the summer period, the vines had well-balanced and healthy canopies, without great signs of water stress.

We attributed this balance to the mild temperatures from May to late August (5ºC lower than the average on the property).

This contributed positively to a slow and well-balanced ripening of the grapes during July and August. Exceptional levels of ripeness resulted.

The 2019 harvest took place very calmly, until 11th October, with cold nights and hot, dry days that enabled picking at the ideal moment.

The rain on 21 and 22 September was essential, as it helped to refine the ripening of later varieties, namely Touriga Franca.

On balance, 2019 yielded red wines that reflect the equilibrium enjoyed during the vegetative cycle. They are highly complete wines, with vibrant aromas, excellent concentration, solid structure and, above all, they are well-balanced with excellent ageing potential.

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Ageing:

About 18 months in French oak barrels

Blending:

60% Touriga Nacional, 15% Touriga Franca, 25% Tinta Roriz.

Roquette & Cazes

Roquette & Cazes

Douro, Portugal

Roquette & Cazes, the latest product of the happy encounter of two families

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