Meandro Do Vale Meao Tinto 2023This is a beautifully expressive red from the Upper Douro, made by the Olazabal family at the iconic Quinta do Vale Meo. Sourced from estate vineyards rooted in schist soils and shaped by the Douros dramatic climate, this wine captures both the power and elegance that have made Vale Meo one of Portugals most respected names. An intriguing blend of native varieties; Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The nose is inviting and

deeply imbued with meticulousness

Each component is individually macerated for five days

it opens with vibrant freshness

black pepper and some baking spices

Bursting with aromas of stone fruits and delicate floral notes

raw honey and passionflower stand out

Their ‘Tradition’ cuvée is a beautifully expressive red

but in the right hands produces wines that balances fresh aromatic fruit with fine tannic structure

and is aged for nine months in 250-liter oak barrels

while the Chardonnay is carefully fermented in stainless steel tanks

A dry wine with rich flavours of bitter chocolate

fresh plum and apricot to provide lift and vigour