A delightful entry-level Douro Valley wine with ripe dark fruits, dried herbs, and oaky notes, offering great value.
Producer
Quinta do Vale Meão
Region
Douro Superior, Douro Valley
Country
Portugal
Varietal Composition
50% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz, 4% Tinta Barroca, 1% Alicante Bouschet
Specifications
2020
Vintage
2028
Drink By
14
%
ABV
Vinification
Occasional wine note
This is one of our favorite wine producers from Portugal's Douro Valley. It is their entry level wine, but it delivers the goods nonetheless. Delicious ripe dark fruits, dried herbs, oaky notes, all well orchestrated. Delicious! Great Douro wine at a great price!
What experts say about this wine
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James Suckling
Currants, blackberries, mulberries, olives and dried herbs on the nose. Some salty undertones. It’s medium-bodied with ripe, creamy tannins. Lovely soft texture. 50% touriga nacional, 35% touriga franca, 10% tinta roriz, 4% tinta barroca and 1% alicante bouschet.
90
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100
Wine Advocate
The 2020 Meandro do Vale Meão is a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz and dollops of Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet for the rest, all aged in used French oak for 14 months. It comes in at 14.2% alcohol. This was in bottle about a month when seen. In the tough vintage, this doesn't seem to miss a beat. It's fresh, understated, elegant and full of great fruit. It has ripe tannins for support and some ability to age too. Most of all, it's another nice bargain in this consistent brand.
pairing recommendation
Red Meat
Cured Meats
Black Pepper
Mushroom
Eggplant
Hard Cheeses
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2020 Quinta Do Vale Meão Meandro DOC
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