Dating back to 1615 Quinta do Crasto, one of the most spectacularly situated properties in the

Douro, was among the first quintas to break out on its own. Owned and run by the Roquette family,

Crasto has quickly established a world-wide reputation for the quality of both its Ports and Douro

wines and also for the new premium Olive oil. Marrying tradition with the state-of-the art vinification

technologies, Quinta do Crasto still uses the foot-treading method in old granite tanks, called

“lagares”.

Located in the heart of the Cima Corgo, mid-way between Régua and Pinhão, Quinta do Crasto is

officially classified as an 'A' grade vineyard property. The estate covers 130 hectares of

predominantly south facing slopes extending from the banks of the river up to an altitude of nearly

600 metres. Consistent with the family’s ongoing commitment with quality and to the future of the

winery, Roquette family has recently acquired Quinta da Cabreira in the Upper Douro Valley. Quinta

da Cabreira covers 150 hectares, 114 of which planted with new vines, and represents an important

complement to Quinta do Crasto´s wine production.

Unlike some Douro Quintas, Crasto only produces wines from a single year or harvest. Grapes from

the newer vineyards (now over 15 years old) are fermented separately from the different plots of

older mixed wines. This enables the winemakers Manuel Lobo and Tomás Roquette to select the

best wines from each vintage.

The family’s unwavering dedication to its history and tradition, along with prudent investments and

passion that drives the winemaking process, have made Quinta do Crasto to achieve worldwide

renown in recent years.