Quinta do Vale Meão Red 2021
Grape varieties: 53% Touriga Nacional, 40% Touriga Franca, 5% Tinta Barroca and 2% Tinta Roriz.
Vinification: Crushing, thermal shock and foot treading for four hours in granite presses. Separate vinification in stainless steel with temperature control, 10% with stems.
Aging: Ageing in 225 litre French oak barrels (45% new and 55% second year).
Colour: Deep ruby.
Aroma: Florals combined with red and wild berries.
Flavour: Intense fruit flavours, showing a very fresh and complex lingering finish.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Red meat, cod and game.
Producer: Quinta do Vale Meão
Enology: Francisco Olanzabal
Category: Portuguese Wines – Douro
Awards and Notes:
- Robert Parker – 96/100 (2021)
- Wine Spectator – 95/100 (2021)
- Wine Enthusiast – 98/100 (2021)
- FalStaff – 98/100 (2021)
- Great Choices – 19/20 (2021)
