Quinta do Vale Meao Tinto 2020Francisco "Xito" Olazabal is the master behind this beautiful wine. A vineyard steeped in history, this immense Estate is a standard bearer for the Douro and Portugal. The Olazabal family, proud owners and descendants of the founder, Antonia Adelaide Ferreira, Since 1998, Winemaker Xito Olazabal has been pouring his passion into the character of his wines. The wine comes from a tight selection of grapes produced in the oldest vineyards of the Quinta,

Nero Buono 100% an ancient grape variety with a thousand-year tradition

as well as simple salmon preparations or creamy pasta

) After a year on the lees

Displaying a pale gold hue with subtle green reflections

As its name suggests this wine is made of selected base wines from multiple vintages to produce an approachable and immediately enjoyable style

68 of which are vineyards dedicated principally to the cultivation of Sangiovese

In their state-of-the-art new winemaking facility the winemaking team works with precision to craft their range

chocolate and of course Christmas pudding

Their family have over 50 years’ experience in South Africa’s wine industry

with warm ripe tannin and lots of sweet black cherry fruit

they source grapes from their own meticulously maintained vineyards

try it with paellas