Notes of: Raspberry

Notes of: Fig

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Savory

Quinta do Vale Meão

Quinta do Vale Meão Meandro Douro Tinto

Portugal, Douro

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.0

Most Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

This Quinta do Vale Meão Meandro Douro Tinto is a full-bodied, complex, and deeply concentrated red wine from the Douro Valley of Portugal. It is a blend of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, and other traditional Douro varieties. The nose is intensely aromatic, showing notes of ripe red and black fruit, violets, and spices, alongside subtle hints of wood smoke, licorice, and dried herbs. On the palate, it is juicy and quite structured, with ripe tannins, a good acidity, and a long, savory finish. Pair with grilled meats and hearty stews.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Quinta do Vale Meão Meandro Douro Tinto is a complex and elegant red wine with a deep ruby color.On the nose, it displays aromas of dark berries, blackcurrant, and herbal notes. On the palate, it is well-balanced with soft tannins and a long, lingering finish. It has a great complexity, with flavors of ripe plums, black cherries, and spice. The overall structure is smooth and harmonious, with a pleasant acidity and a great depth. It is a fantastic wine that can be enjoyed now, but will definitely benefit from further aging.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (4)

Touriga Franca

Touriga Nacional

ORIGINS

Winery: Quinta do Vale Meão

Region: Douro

The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines. The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Review