Vinography Images: Exploring the Anomaly

The Douro Valley is known for its schist—though much of what’s called schist in Portuguese would be described as slate in English. This rocky terrain is closely associated with the region’s distinctive wines.

At Quinta do Vale Meão, however, one vineyard area has a strikingly different foundation. Near the river on the estate’s northern side, vines grow over a broad bed of fine red sand, standing out against the surrounding grey and green hills.

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