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OUR ESTATE
The legendary Douro River takes a striking turn in the Vila Nova de Foz Côa sub-region of Douro Superior. Here, you’ll find Quinta do Vale Meão, a stunning property that occupies 740 acres. More than 200 acres of vines descend from the dramatic terraces of Monte Meão alongside organic olive groves and protected woodlands.
Vilariça, a fault line with serendipitous placement for the Olazabal family, bypasses Quinta do Vale Meão to create a natural demarcation between three distinct soil types — schist, gravel and alluvial. The steep slopes of Monte Meão to the west are primarily granite. Precious schist soils cover the lower terraces near the Douro River, with outcrops of alluvial soil and schist characterized by thick, round stones. Finer alluvial sands can be found to the north of the estate.
Taken as a whole, the singular soils of Quinta Vale Meão require meticulous viticultural management. The estate is cultivated and in many parcels to careful specifications that maximize terroir character and support more than 30 heirloom grape varieties.




