Douro

About this wine

Quinta do Vale Meão is one of Portugal's most historically significant estates, deeply tied to the creation of the legendary Barca-Velha. Today, their flagship Douro red blends Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca into a massively structured, very full-bodied wine. Characterized by high acidity and a potent 14.5% ABV, it represents the modern pinnacle of unfortified Portuguese winemaking. Its imposing concentration requires bold food pairings, excelling alongside rich beef, savory pasta dishes, roasted lamb, and wild game meat.

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Food pairings

This wine pairs well with: Beef, Pasta, Lamb, Game Meat.

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