91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$24 list] Named after the major bend in the Douro river that surrounds the Meão vineyards, this second wine of the estate is firm, structured with dense tannins. It is ripe, full of black fruits with tannins that are beginning to soften. Drink from 2025. Alcohol 14%. (Sep 2023)"
91 points James Suckling: "Currants, blackberries, mulberries, olives and dried herbs on the nose. Some salty undertones. It’s medium-bodied with ripe, creamy tannins. Lovely soft texture. 50% touriga nacional, 35% touriga franca, 10% tinta roriz, 4% tinta barroca and 1% alicante bouschet. Drink or hold. (Feb 2023)"
91 points Falstaff Guide: "Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, broader lightening at the rim. Delicate floral undertones of blackberries and dark cherries, a hint of plums, orange zest undertones. Medium-bodied, mineral, ripe tannins, fine fruit sweetness, elegant and accessible, a versatile food wine with granite spice on the finish. (Aug 2022)"
90 points Mark Squires (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Meandro do Vale Meão is a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz and dollops of Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet for the rest, all aged in used French oak for 14 months. It comes in at 14.2% alcohol. This was in bottle about a month when seen. In the tough vintage, this doesn't seem to miss a beat. It's fresh, understated, elegant and full of great fruit. It has ripe tannins for support and some ability to age too. Most of all, it's another nice bargain in this consistent brand. Drink: 2022-2032. (Jul 2022)"
91 points James Suckling: "Currants, blackberries, mulberries, olives and dried herbs on the nose. Some salty undertones. It’s medium-bodied with ripe, creamy tannins. Lovely soft texture. 50% touriga nacional, 35% touriga franca, 10% tinta roriz, 4% tinta barroca and 1% alicante bouschet. Drink or hold. (Feb 2023)"
91 points Falstaff Guide: "Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, broader lightening at the rim. Delicate floral undertones of blackberries and dark cherries, a hint of plums, orange zest undertones. Medium-bodied, mineral, ripe tannins, fine fruit sweetness, elegant and accessible, a versatile food wine with granite spice on the finish. (Aug 2022)"
90 points Mark Squires (Wine Advocate): "The 2020 Meandro do Vale Meão is a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz and dollops of Tinta Barroca and Alicante Bouschet for the rest, all aged in used French oak for 14 months. It comes in at 14.2% alcohol. This was in bottle about a month when seen. In the tough vintage, this doesn't seem to miss a beat. It's fresh, understated, elegant and full of great fruit. It has ripe tannins for support and some ability to age too. Most of all, it's another nice bargain in this consistent brand. Drink: 2022-2032. (Jul 2022)"
| Product SKU | 349026 |
| Producer | Quinta do Vale Meão |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Douro DOC |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 50% Touriga Nacional, 35% Touriga Franca, 10% Tinta Roriz, 4% Tinta Barroca and 1% Alicante Bouschet |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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