Named after the massive detour the Douro takes around Quinta do Vale Meão’s vineyards, Meandro is a spectacular wine for its price. A blend of Port grape varieties – Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet – that are trodden by foot, fermented in steel and then matured in French oak for 14 months. 2020 started out rainy before leading on to an extremely hot and dry summer. This heatwave created a Meandro Tinto with a wonderful tannic structure, rich and concentrated red fruit, sweet spice and magical floral notes. However, the volumes were significantly down, so grab this while you can. Despite all the heat, this red retained a freshness that makes it extremely food friendly, particularly with red meat, slow-cooked tomato-based dishes, hearty stews and comfort food.
In 1877, Antónia Adelaide Ferreira – who owned the largest winemaking estate in the Douro – bought a huge plot of empty land. Her dream was to create a new vineyard from scratch. Alas, she died before she could see her investment come to fruition. Although the estate passed down through Dona Antónia’s descendants, the grapes were sent to Ferreira to produce some of its finest wines. But in 1998, Francisco Javier de Olazabal broke away from the family business to dedicate himself to making wines under the Quinta do Vale Meão label. It has now become one of the leading estates in the Douro and all the wines are meet with huge critical acclaim; Antónia Adelaide Ferreira would have been proud.
SKU No.: 4036557
Style No.: 950172
Region: Douro
Grapes: Touriga Nacional,Touriga Franca,Tinta Roriz
Closure: Cork
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 14%
Volume: 750ml
Allergens: Sulphites
Named after the massive detour the Douro takes around Quinta do Vale Meão’s vineyards, Meandro is a spectacular wine for its price. A blend of Port grape varieties – Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet – that are trodden by foot, fermented in steel and then matured in French oak for 14 months. 2020 started out rainy before leading on to an extremely hot and dry summer. This heatwave created a Meandro Tinto with a wonderful tannic structure, rich and concentrated red fruit, sweet spice and magical floral notes. However, the volumes were significantly down, so grab this while you can. Despite all the heat, this red retained a freshness that makes it extremely food friendly, particularly with red meat, slow-cooked tomato-based dishes, hearty stews and comfort food.
In 1877, Antónia Adelaide Ferreira – who owned the largest winemaking estate in the Douro – bought a huge plot of empty land. Her dream was to create a new vineyard from scratch. Alas, she died before she could see her investment come to fruition. Although the estate passed down through Dona Antónia’s descendants, the grapes were sent to Ferreira to produce some of its finest wines. But in 1998, Francisco Javier de Olazabal broke away from the family business to dedicate himself to making wines under the Quinta do Vale Meão label. It has now become one of the leading estates in the Douro and all the wines are meet with huge critical acclaim; Antónia Adelaide Ferreira would have been proud.
SKU No.: 4036557
Style No.: 950172