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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2021 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast beef
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Fine tannins suit red meat. -
Grilled lamb
Ripe fruit with lamb. -
Aged cheese
Structure carries cheese.
How to serve Meandro do Vale Meao
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast beef, Grilled lamb, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Meandro is the second wine of Quinta do Vale Meao, made from younger vines and declassified lots.
- 2002: First Meandro vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Vale Meao · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged around 12 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Meandro do Vale Meao
What does Meandro do Vale Meao taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. The second wine of Vale Meao, ripe and polished with the estate's signature freshness, an accessible introduction to the house style.
When should I drink Meandro do Vale Meao?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Meandro do Vale Meao?
Roast beef is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb and Aged cheese. Fine tannins suit red meat.
Is Meandro do Vale Meao vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Meandro do Vale Meao?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.
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