Provenance

Restaurant Mosaic

Critics Ratings

'Very dark crimson. Smells of little dark berries, wild esteva (Cistus ladanifer) resiny notes from the local shrubs, with some red-fruit sweetness. Much darker and more savoury on the palate, lots of spice and roasted potato skins and a little salty at the end. Bone dry and rocky. Quite severe at the moment with very upright structure, dry but not drying, austere but not hard on the finish. Some heat on the finish but still surprisingly fresh. Slight smoky coffee note as it opens up. Rocky dry finish but with a fluid freshness starting to emerge.' - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (May 2016)

'A section of the Crasto home vineyard has 70-year-old vines that are used to produce this wine. The resulting concentration and depth of flavor are remarkable. The wine is full of black fruits, dark plum skin and firm tannins. As a complement to this fruitiness, the wine also has the beginnings of a mature leather and spice character. It is likely to be ready to drink from 2018.' - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, 94/100 (Jun 2016)

'A rich and powerful Portuguese red that features concentrated dark plum, cherry tart and dried berry flavors. Dried meat notes show on the tannic, mocha-lined finish. Drink now through 2022.' - Kim Marcus, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Jun 2016)