2008 Quinta do Vale do Meao Vintage Port
| Type of Wine | Portwine |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Douro (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Grape | , Tinta Roriz, , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (19%) |
| Drink window | 2017 - 2060 |
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Description
In the easternmost part of the Douro near the Spanish border we find Quinta do Vale Meão in the Douro Superior. This very famous quinta is the birthplace of Barca Velha, the most famous and highly praised Portuguese wine. The quinta is owned by Francisco Javier de Olazabal, the great-great-grandson of Dona Antonia. The former director of the Port House Ferreira (until 1999) started making wine from these exceptional vines in 1998 with his son, oenologist Francisco de Olazabal y Almeida. and terroir. In 2000 they launched a Vintage Port on the market for the first time. Their Finest Ruby Reserve is of exceptionally high quality. Quinta do Vale Meão is one of the top in Portugal and you can taste why that is so!
The 2008 Vintage Port from Meão mainly consists of Touriga Franca, supplemented with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Sousao. The wine matures for 2 years in large oak barrels. This complex Port has a beautiful purple-red color with cassis, blackberries, raspberries, roast notes of oak barrel aging in the nose. With waltzes we also smell subtle spices. On the palate the Port is powerful, juicy ripe black fruit with fine fresh acidity, soft tannins and a lush long aftertaste. Delicious with dark chocolate, nuts and dried fruits. Also great with strong cheeses such as Cabrales, Roquefort, old Cantal and old mature Cheddar
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Portwine |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Appellation | Douro (Appellation) |
| Winery | Quinta do Vale Meao |
| Grape | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga, Touriga Franca |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Drinking as of | 2017 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 19 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | Yes |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
2011 Quinta do Vale Meão Vintage Port
RP (91-93)
Reviewed by:
Neal Martin
The 2011 Vintage is a blend of 60% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional, 5% Tinta Barroca, 5% Tinta Roriz, 5% Sousao and 5% of other varieties, trodden by foot in lagares. At first I was not too sure of the Quinta do Vale Meao, but just leaving my glass to one side for 30 minutes, it developed promisingly in the glass, offering fragrant scents of California raisin and fresh prune, hints of clove and smoke that are well-defined. The palate is well-balanced, with fine tannins encasing a core of ripe red and black fruit, plus there is a lovely honeyed, almost mellifluous texture towards the finish. This will be one of the more approachable 2011 declared Ports and one that is well worth seeking out. Tasted May 2013.
2018 Quinta do Vale Meão Vintage Port
Rating
94
Release Price
$80
Drink Date
2026 - 2060
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
30th Oct 2020
Source
Issue 251 End of October 2020, The Wine Advocate
The 2018 Vintage Port, bottled in July 2020, is a blend of Touriga Franca (60%), Touriga Nacional (20%) and other traditional grapes for the rest, aged for 12 months in 100% chestnut vats this year. It comes in with 90 grams of residual sugar. On the heels of a great performance in 2017 comes another winner this year. With lifted fruit, this finishes fresh and lively but with silky texture and plenty of flavor. It's on the drier side, but very expressive. It never seems too lean, only elegant. A couple of days later, it shows off its pure power too and a certain flavor profile that has hints of dried, unsweetened caramels. This is a beauty, as this estate is making a statement these days for its Ports. It has plenty of room to improve in the cellar, and it could really use a decade or so in the cellar. There were just 4,400 bottles produced.
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In the eastern part of the Douro, near the Spanish border, we find Quinta do Vale Meão, birthplace of Barca Velha, the most famous and highly acclaimed Douro. The quinta is owned by Francisco Javier de Olazabal, the great-great-grandson of Dona Antonia Ferreira who bought the quinta in 1877. The former director of the port house Ferreira started making wine in 1998 with his son, oenologist Xito (Francisco) Olazabal. this exceptional terroir. Their first wine, Meao 1999, was immediately named the best Portuguese wine of 1999. It is the most famous quinta in Portugal and is also part of the famous Douro Boys. All the wines they make now guarantee an authentic experience of the Douro wines, of course made from the typical Portuguese grape varieties from the Douro region. Quinta do Vale Meão belongs to the top of Portugal and you can taste why it is!
In the easternmost part of the Douro near the Spanish border we find Quinta do Vale Meão in the Douro Superior. This very famous quinta is the birthplace of Barca Velha, the most famous and highly praised Portuguese wine. The quinta is owned by Francisco Javier de Olazabal, the great-great-grandson of Dona Antonia. The former director of the Port House Ferreira (until 1999) started making wine from these exceptional vines in 1998 with his son, oenologist Francisco de Olazabal y Almeida. and terroir. In 2000 they launched a Vintage Port on the market for the first time. Their Finest Ruby Reserve is of exceptionally high quality. Quinta do Vale Meão is one of the top in Portugal and you can taste why that is so!
The 2008 Vintage Port from Meão mainly consists of Touriga Franca, supplemented with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz and Sousao. The wine matures for 2 years in large oak barrels. This complex Port has a beautiful purple-red color with cassis, blackberries, raspberries, roast notes of oak barrel aging in the nose. With waltzes we also smell subtle spices. On the palate the Port is powerful, juicy ripe black fruit with fine fresh acidity, soft tannins and a lush long aftertaste. Delicious with dark chocolate, nuts and dried fruits. Also great with strong cheeses such as Cabrales, Roquefort, old Cantal and old mature Cheddar
| Type of Wine | Portwine |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro |
| Appellation | Douro (Appellation) |
| Winery | Quinta do Vale Meao |
| Grape | Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga, Touriga Franca |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Drinking as of | 2017 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 19 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | Yes |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 93 |
Parker
2011 Quinta do Vale Meão Vintage Port
RP (91-93)
Reviewed by:
Neal Martin
The 2011 Vintage is a blend of 60% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional, 5% Tinta Barroca, 5% Tinta Roriz, 5% Sousao and 5% of other varieties, trodden by foot in lagares. At first I was not too sure of the Quinta do Vale Meao, but just leaving my glass to one side for 30 minutes, it developed promisingly in the glass, offering fragrant scents of California raisin and fresh prune, hints of clove and smoke that are well-defined. The palate is well-balanced, with fine tannins encasing a core of ripe red and black fruit, plus there is a lovely honeyed, almost mellifluous texture towards the finish. This will be one of the more approachable 2011 declared Ports and one that is well worth seeking out. Tasted May 2013.
2018 Quinta do Vale Meão Vintage Port
Rating
94
Release Price
$80
Drink Date
2026 - 2060
Reviewed by
Mark Squires
Issue Date
30th Oct 2020
Source
Issue 251 End of October 2020, The Wine Advocate
The 2018 Vintage Port, bottled in July 2020, is a blend of Touriga Franca (60%), Touriga Nacional (20%) and other traditional grapes for the rest, aged for 12 months in 100% chestnut vats this year. It comes in with 90 grams of residual sugar. On the heels of a great performance in 2017 comes another winner this year. With lifted fruit, this finishes fresh and lively but with silky texture and plenty of flavor. It's on the drier side, but very expressive. It never seems too lean, only elegant. A couple of days later, it shows off its pure power too and a certain flavor profile that has hints of dried, unsweetened caramels. This is a beauty, as this estate is making a statement these days for its Ports. It has plenty of room to improve in the cellar, and it could really use a decade or so in the cellar. There were just 4,400 bottles produced.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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In the eastern part of the Douro, near the Spanish border, we find Quinta do Vale Meão, birthplace of Barca Velha, the most famous and highly acclaimed Douro. The quinta is owned by Francisco Javier de Olazabal, the great-great-grandson of Dona Antonia Ferreira who bought the quinta in 1877. The former director of the port house Ferreira started making wine in 1998 with his son, oenologist Xito (Francisco) Olazabal. this exceptional terroir. Their first wine, Meao 1999, was immediately named the best Portuguese wine of 1999. It is the most famous quinta in Portugal and is also part of the famous Douro Boys. All the wines they make now guarantee an authentic experience of the Douro wines, of course made from the typical Portuguese grape varieties from the Douro region. Quinta do Vale Meão belongs to the top of Portugal and you can taste why it is!