Quinta Do Vale Meão Douro 2011

Located in the remote, upper Douro region of Portugal, Quinta do Vale Meão is producing stylish wines from its rugged surroundings. Its 2011 Douro is a blend of native Portuguese grapes Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca and Tinta Roriz, all sourced from vines planted in single-variety blocks. Winemaker Francisco Olazabal vinified the blocks separately, applying both traditional (such as foot treading) and modern winemaking techniques (aging in French oak barriques, 80 percent new).

Tasting Note

A lush, seductive red, filled to the brim with an array of dark fruit and kirsch flavors, accented by plenty of cream and spice notes. Silky tannins and molten chocolate hints add richness. The long finish echoes with mineral and white pepper details. Best from 2015 through 2022. –Kim Marcus