Crasto Duoro Branco Superior 2016 Size:750ml slate-like-dominated bouquet of bright and

slate-like-dominated bouquet of bright and perfectly healthy fruits

one 39 years-old the other 30

(JL)  (10/2015)

Palate: Rich sweet caramel twirled with layers of spices entices the taste buds to detect winey texture & mouth feel

bringing a whole lot of appeal and tapering slightly toward the finish

Crasto Duoro Branco Superior 2016 Size:750ml slate-like-dominated bouquet of bright andThe 2016 Branco Superior, the oaked white, is a blend of 60% Viosinho and 40% Verdelho, aged for six months in an equal mixture of new and used French oak. This was a tank sample when seen (but out of barrel, the final blend and due to be bottled a few days after tasting). A bit oaky just now, this should easily pull it in as it has good concentration and even better acidity. Elegant, focused and impeccably balanced, this lingers nicely and should age