{"product_id":"qta-do-vale-meao-meandro-finest-reserve-ruby-port-nv","title":"Qta do Vale Meao, Meandro Finest Reserve Ruby Port NV","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Quinta do Vale Meao, Meandro Finest Reserve Port NV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rich and elegant Portuguese Port wine made by the celebrated Quinta do Vale Meão estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeandro Finest Reserve Port is a beautifully balanced fortified wine that captures the essence of the \u003cstrong\u003eDouro Superior \u003c\/strong\u003eregion. Deep ruby in colour, it opens with aromas of blackberry, dark chocolate, and walnut, wrapped in subtle smoky notes. On the palate, it’s smooth and full-bodied, combining ripe black fruit and hints of spice with a controlled sweetness that never overwhelms. The foot-trodden grapes lend a fine, velvety texture, while the natural freshness brings balance and lift. This is classic \u003cstrong\u003eReserve Port\u003c\/strong\u003e – rich, refined, and effortlessly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cheese or aged cheddar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate tart or chocolate truffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalnut and fig pudding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This Port is rich like an Late Bottled Vintage with very pure fruit. It hits that perfect sweet spot between indulgent and sophisticated. It’s silky, warming, and bursting with dark fruit – just the thing for sipping by the fire or sharing after a Sunday roast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Vale Meão\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most revered estates in the \u003cstrong\u003eDouro Valley\u003c\/strong\u003e, founded in 1877 by the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira. Today, it’s run by her great-grandson, Francisco Javier de Olazabal, and his family, who continue to craft wines that express the unique terroir of their vineyards. Nestled in a dramatic meander of the Douro River, the estate combines a century and a half of winemaking heritage with meticulous vineyard management and traditional techniques such as foot treading in granite lagares. The result is Port of outstanding depth, complexity, and regional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca \u0026amp; others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes sourced exclusively from the Quinta do Vale Meão estate in Douro Superior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional foot treading in granite lagares for gentle maceration and extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFortified and aged in large wooden vats for a smooth, integrated style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal blend crafted from different parcels and vintages for balance and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douro Valley, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortified red (Reserve Port)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e NV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eDouro Port wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is the perfect bridge between traditional Vintage and easy-drinking Ruby styles – lush with dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, yet polished and beautifully balanced. A great value single-estate Port that’s ideal for gifting or keeping on hand for cosy evenings in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quinta do Vale Meao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777059131724,"sku":"fri1789237062017","price":23.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/5660\/8332\/files\/qta-do-vale-meao-meandro-finest-reserve-ruby-port-nv_1.jpg?v=1789237092","url":"https:\/\/www.doveandfield.shop\/products\/qta-do-vale-meao-meandro-finest-reserve-ruby-port-nv","provider":"clupsgania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}