Quinta do Vale Meao: Meandro Douro Red 2022

Name: Meandro Douro Red
Brand: Quinta do Vale Meao
SKU: 60506H
Price: 16.6 EUR
Availability: InStock

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2: Touriga Nacional 45%, Touriga Franca 38%, Tinta Roriz 10%, Tinta Barroca 3%, Alicante Bouschet 2%

5: rot, trocken; 13,5% Vol.; Trinkreife: 2025–2035; Verpackt in: 6er

9: voluminös & kräftig; fruchtbetont

3: Lobenberg: 93–94/100; Suckling zu 2021: 92/100; Wine Enthusiast zu 2021: 92/100; Parker: 91/100

6: Portugal, Douro

7: Allergene: Sulfite, Abfüllerinformation
Abfüller / Importeur: Quinta do Vale Meao, Cx. Postal 13, Pt-5150-501 Vila Nova de Foz Coa, PORTUGAL

Lobenberg: Biologische Weinbergsarbeit, keinerlei Kunstdünger, kein Umpflügen. Eine große, warme, tanninreiche und üppige Fülle, kombiniert mit feiner Frische und eleganter Finesse. Deutliche Aromen nach Johannisbeeren, Kräutern und Kakao. Warm und dicht in der Nase, überaus charmant und duftig. Wie immer bei Meao ist das Holz gut integriert und lässt dadurch auch Gewürznoten an den Rändern durchscheinen. Das Tannin ist weich und liegt verführerisch am Gaumen, die frische Rasse und die elegante Finesse lassen den Wein neben der Wucht auch fast filigran erscheinen. Perfekte Mineralität, sehr würzig, im langen Finale feines Salz, rote Kirsche, grandiose Finesse von Grapefruit und Zitronenschale, der Wein macht so viel Spaß. Ein lebhafter, tänzelnd fruchtiger Finessewein mit Fruchtdruck und Spiel. Gut eingebundene frische rote Frucht von süßer Schwarzkirsche, Brombeere und Schoko, ergänzt um ganz leiche Exotik von Orangenschale und Passionsfrucht. Zusammen mit dem Po de Poeira und dem Manoella der König der gehobenen Einstiegsweine.

Suckling zu 2021 über: Meandro Douro Red

-- Suckling zu 2021: Notes of dark berries, citrus rind and cocoa with dried flowers and wet stones. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and bright with crunchy cherries and fresh acidity. Chalky tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

Wine Enthusiast zu 2021 über: Meandro Douro Red

-- Wine Enthusiast zu 2021: Named after the massive meander of the Douro river that surrounds the Meão vineyard, this wine is powerful with dense tannins. It already has hints of the softness that will be its future as the structure softens. Give this fine wine at least until 2026.

Parker über: Meandro Douro Red

-- Parker: The 2022 Meandro do Vale Meão was produced with grapes from their vineyards and 30% from local growers, all in all 45% Touriga Nacional, 38% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz and dollops of Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet. It vinified partly in granite lagar, partly in stainless steel and partly in oak and matured in used barriques for 14 months. The crop was not bad, and the grapes were healthy. The alcohol level kept to a moderate 13.2%, making it medium-bodied and approachable, with balance and freshness. It was bottled in May 2024.

Weingut über: Meandro Douro Red

-- Weingut: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz account for 85% of the blend of this wine, which also includes Tinta Amarela, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão. The grapes are vinified separately both in stainless steel vats as well as granite lagares. Ageing occurs for 14 months in two and three-year-old barriques. The 2021/2022 viticultural season unfolded as an unusual year, primarily due to distinctive climatic conditions. Throughout the year, we experienced a warm and dry winter, followed by a similarly warm and dry spring and summer. It is worth noting the consistent lack of rainfall during most of the growing season, along with elevated temperatures recorded in May, July, and August. These weather patterns had a notable impact on the vines and grape maturation. These climatic conditions influenced the development of diseases such as mildew and powdery mildew. However, they also contributed to good phytosanitary quality, which was a positive outcome. Water availability emerged as the principal constraint on the vine's normal development right from the early stages of the growing cycle. At Quinta do Vale Meao, the total rainfall from November 2021 to the end of September 2022 amounted to 225.8mm. This figure represents a significant deviation from the 30-year average of 520.4mm, marking a 57% decrease in precipitation. This trend began during the winter months when only 66.8mm of rainfall was recorded from November 2021 to February 2022. Regrettably, there were no significant precipitation events to replenish soil moisture reserves throughout the year. Despite an initial delay in the start of the vegetative cycle compared to expectations, this delay was swiftly compensated for during the vine flowering phase. Given these circumstances, we were presented with a narrower harvest window than usual. Monitoring grape maturation became a pivotal factor for success. Consequently, we initiated the harvest on August 17, 2022, commencing with the Rabigato white grape variety and concluding on September 23, 2022. Despite these challenges, the production yield turned out to be a pleasant surprise. After being crushed, the grapes were cooled down and trodden by foot during four hours in granite lagares and then transferred to small refrigerated stainless steel vinifying vats. Each grape variety is vinified separately. This wine was matured in second and third year French Allier oak barriques for 14 months. Deep concentrated red color. Floral scents combined with red fruit aromas. Very expressive on the palate with intense fruit notes, showing a long, very fresh and complex after taste.

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