Alianca Quatro dos Quatro Ventos Tinto 2023

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Quinta dos Quatro Ventos Tinto is a rich and characterful red wine from the fabled terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley. Made with hand-harvested grapes from old vines grown on steep schist terraces, this Douro red delivers depth, fruit intensity and a distinctive sense of place. An authentic expression of one of Portugal's most celebrated wine regions at an exceptional price. Why You'll Love It This is authentic Douro Valley red from the same region that produces Port, showcasing the intensity and character of old vines grown on steep terraced vineyards. Produced by Bacalhôa (formerly Aliança), one of Portugal's largest and most respected wine producers with over 600 hectares across five regions. The combination of old vines, schist terraces, and careful winemaking creates a wine with remarkable depth and personality at outstanding value. Meet the Producer Produced by Bacalhôa (formerly Aliança), one of Portugal's largest and most progressive wine producers, with over 600 hectares of vineyards across five key wine regions. Their focus on tradition combined with innovation has made them one of the country's most respected names in Portuguese winemaking. Production Grapes are hand-picked from selected vineyards in the Douro Valley, where old vines grow on steep schist terraces known as patamares . Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures of 30°C, followed by 10–12 days of skin maceration to achieve optimal colour, flavour and tannin structure. Tasting Notes This wine shows earthy blackberry aromas layered with hints of warm vanilla spice. The palate is generous and ripe, with flavours of dark plum and blackberry leading to a long, characterful finish with well-integrated tannins. Perfect Pairings A versatile Douro red that pairs beautifully with veal, lamb, grilled meats, hearty stews, or a platter of firm, mature cheeses. Also excellent with Portuguese cuisine and barbecued meats. Grape Variety Traditional Douro blend from old vi

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