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Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco

Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco

A white wine with the spirit of the river and the body of the mountain
Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco
75 cl.
2023
91 Parker
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Details
12.50%
Alcohol 12.50%
Douro
Production area Douro
DOC Douro
Designation of Origin DOC Douro
Quinta do Vale Meao
Winery Quinta do Vale Meao
Contains sulphites
Arinto, Rabigato
Varieties Arinto, Rabigato
7.0
Service 7.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco 2023

White wine Aged in stainless steel. 7 meses en depósitos de acero inoxidable.

Style Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Seafood, White fish, White meats, Sushi, Vegetables

About Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco

For years, saying "Portuguese wine" was synonymous with Port. Sweet, robust, classic... Everything else remained in the shadows. Until a group of young winemakers decided they had had enough of living under that eclipse. Thus, the "Douro Boys" were born, a band of nonconformists who revolutionised the Portuguese wine scene. Among them, names that are now globally renowned: Dirk Niepoort, Cristiano Van Zeller (Quinta Vale Dona Maria), Francisco Ferreira, Miguel Roquette (Quinta do Crasto), and Francisco Olazábal (Quinta do Vale Meão).

The latter, Francisco Olazábal Nicolau de Almeida, epitomises the essence of this movement like few others: tradition, expertise, and an insatiable curiosity to explore the boundaries of what is possible in the Douro. His winery, Quinta do Vale Meão, exemplifies what happens when passion is intertwined with a landscape as challenging as it is beautiful.

And the Douro region does not make it easy for anyone. It is an extreme landscape, east of Porto, where vineyards grow on slopes that seem straight out of a climbing film. Here, cultivating the vine is almost an extreme sport. But that harshness is part of the allure: granite, schist, and alluvial soils that give rise to wines with vigour, texture, and an unmistakable personality.

In this setting, Meandro do Vale Meão Branco is born, one of those gems that encapsulates the new generation of the Douro. Its story begins with a gentle crushing of the indigenous grapes rabigato and arinto, a slow cooling, and traditional pressing in a vertical press. Then, the must rests in small temperature-controlled vats, with each variety fermenting separately, respecting its unique character. Finally, the ageing takes place over 7 months on lees in stainless steel, imparting a creamy texture and vibrant freshness.

The result is a white wine with the soul of a river and the body of a mountain: fresh, full-bodied, and delightfully easy to drink. Meandro do Vale Meão is proof that the Douro no longer lives in the shadow of Porto. It is a different story—more youthful, more liberated, more authentic.

 

2020

Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco 2020 dazzles with a straw hue and greenish glints that invite one to uncover its essence. On the nose, the playful vibrancy of the arinto variety envelops you with citrus aromas, such as lime, while the rabigato adds a hint of green apple and subtle herbal notes. Upon tasting, its unexpected density seduces, contrasted with a dynamic freshness that revitalises the palate. This wine is a pure and mineral expression, the result of a vintage where balance plays the leading role. It is an excellent choice for those seeking a white wine with distinctive character and marked vivacity.
2019

Meandro do Vale Meão Blanco 2019 captivates with its delicate and aromatic essence. This white wine exhibits a vibrant freshness with notes of green apple and refreshing citrus, bestowing it with a lively and electric character. On the palate, juicy apricot and peach fruit is expressed, enriching the experience with a distinctive creamy profile. The 2019 vintage has been exceptionally good, benefiting from favourable weather that allowed for optimal grape ripening. Recommended for those seeking a fresh and balanced wine, with a touch of elegance and depth in every sip.
2023
91 Parker

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  • We send it to Liechtenstein with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €14.95 with Planzer.
  • For orders over €161.60 shipping is free with Planzer.
No unpleasant surprises: what you pay at Decántalo is the final price, with no additional costs. The price is a final price that includes everything, all taxes in Liechtenstein, and import costs. So you can simply enjoy the wine.