CRASTO ALTITUDE 430 RED AWARDS 2021
93 Points – James Suckling (USA / 2025)
92 Points – Wine Advocate / Robert Parker (USA / 2024)
90 Points – Wine Enthusiast (UK / 2024)
17 Points – Jancis Robinson (United Kingdom / 2024)
17 Points – Great Choices Magazine (PT / 2023)
17 Points – Passion for Wine Magazine (PT / 2023)

The 2021 Wine Year will certainly be remembered as a year full of freshness and elegance. It was a year of unstable weather and, consequently, very challenging in the vineyard and winery, where rigorous planning, regular monitoring, and the ability to adjust were essential to achieve excellence. After a harsh winter with good rainfall, the vines began the viticultural cycle with good reserves.
The mild temperatures from budbreak to veraison meant the vines experienced minimal stress, resulting in an approximately 15-day advance in the vine cycle compared to the average of the last five years. Harvest began in the last week of August with hot, dry days and cool nights. On September 1st and 2nd, the first rains arrived, along with a decrease in average temperatures, resulting in a serene harvest with mild temperatures. This year will be remembered for its production of full-bodied wines with excellent freshness, fine aromas, and silky tannins. A very elegant year that will produce wines with excellent potential for bottle aging.

Grape Varieties - 70% Tintura Francisca; 30% Touriga Nacional

Alcohol - 12.5%