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Vale Meão Douro Red

Douro DOC, Portugal
Flagship estate red blending Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Amarela from 40+ year old vines in the Douro Superior. Deep, concentrated, and structured for long ageing.
complement
The wine's power and complexity matches the suckling pig's richness; shared savouriness elevates both.
classic main
complement
A Douro-inspired pairing — wine's tannic backbone structures the collagen-rich braise perfectly.
classic main
complement
Dark fruit tannins complement gamey venison; juniper's herbal bitterness echoes the wine's structure.
established main
bridge
Mineral schist notes in the wine bridge to the earthy truffle; Parmesan's umami amplifies the wine's depth.
adventurous main