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Quinta do Vale Meão Messaging Map
Family Winemaking In The Douro Valley Since 1877
● The Olazabal family proudly represents six generations of winemaking at Quinta do Vale Meão in the Douro Valley
● Family owned since 1877: founded by the legendary Dona Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, a winemaking pioneer in Portugal. The Quinta remains in Dona Ferreira’s family today, under the ownership of her great-great-great-grandson Francisco Javier Olazabal Sr. and his family.
● Francisco Sr’s son, “Xito” is a leading winemaker in the Douro, one of the original “Douro Boys,” credited with the region’s table wine revolution.
A Legendary Estate Known For Producing Wines Of Extraordinary Character
● A legendary 145-acre Douro estate known for exceptional exposure, soils and native varieties
● A unique terroir divided by an ancient fault line: steeply terraced vineyard plots sit on superior Left Bank slopes of the Douro River
● Considerable soil variations contribute to complexity: 3 distinct soil types (granite, schist and alluvial) support more than 30 heirloom varieties
● Authentic practices include foot-stomping in traditional vats
● Grape varieties and vineyard parcels are vinified separately before blending to showcase character
Iconic Wines Of The Douro
● QVM wines are among the highest rated in Portugal, with consistent 90+ scores
● Winemaker Francisco “Xito” Olazabal was named Best Winemaker of the Year in Portugal by leading wine publication Revista de Vinhos
● QVM wines showcase the historic varieties of the Douro: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Alicante Bouschet
○ Meandro do Vale Meão Red: Named after the pronounced bend in the Douro River where the estate is located, a deeply concentrated red with expressive fruit and lush texture
○ Quinta do Vale Meão Red: One of the Douro's most iconic table wines, this is Vale Meao's leading cuvée, vinified from a rigorous selection of grapes from the oldest estate vineyards of the Quinta
Primed For Discovery
● Portugal is a new frontier for wine discovery.
● The country’s unique varieties and authentic nature are a draw for wine lovers.
● QVM is the Douro wine to discover.
○ The QVM consumer has an adventurous attitude towards life and enjoys learning, travel and new experiences.
○ Wine is a passion for the QVM consumer. They explore new wine styles and regions as a fun way to learn about the world.
○ They appreciate the craftsmanship behind fine wines and delight in learning and sharing their discoveries.