2010 Quinta do Crasto Branco Douro
It’s still hot here in Florida, so I thought that it would be appropriate to share a fun, tangy white wine from Portugal that I tasted the other night.
The 2010 Quinta do Crasto Branco from Douro is a blend of 45% Rabigato, 40% Gouveio and 15% Roupeiro. It is perfect as an aperitif, or with some light finger foods or seafood.
This straw colored wine has a nice balance of citrus and a touch of tropical fruit on the nose.
The palate is fresh with nice minerality. Again, it is balanced with the fruit and good acidity.
It will last another year or two, but is drinking beautifully now, so I suggest drink up!
At under $20 this is a fun wine to drink while watching the sunset before dinner with friends!