Quinta do Vale Meão 2022
This year has been a very difficult one in meteorological terms for Quinta do Vale Meão, as in addition to a hot, dry winter, the spring and summer were also hot and dry. This has contributed to this 2022 being one of the smallest vintages in memory at Quinta de Vale Meão and it is also expected to be one of the best.
Vinification is by foot for four hours in granite lagares. In this edition, 10 per cent of the wines were fermented with Engaço. The grape varieties are vinified separately and blended before bottling. This year, Touriga Nacional predominates even more than the other varieties. Ageing in French Oak Barrels (New and 2nd Year)
Varieties: 60% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca, 5% Tinta Barroca and 2% Tinta Roriz. The grape varieties are vinified separately, and the final blend is made before bottling.
Producer's tasting notes:
Quinta do Vale Meão 2022 shows excellent colour, vivid and deep. Floral aromas combined with red and wild berries. Intense notes of fruit, showing a very fresh and complex aftertaste.
