Alianca Quinta Dos Quatro Ventos Reserva
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, as the intense tannins soften and develop complex tertiary notes of spice and leather.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild game stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged and sun-drenched slopes of the Douro Superior, Quinta dos Quatro Ventos—the 'Estate of the Four Winds'—is named for its unique, exposed topography where winds from all four cardinal directions sweep across the vines. This constant airflow provides a natural cooling effect in one of the hottest wine-growing regions on earth, helping to preserve acidity and freshness in the grapes. Grown in poor, vertical schist soils, the vines must dig deep for water, resulting in low yields of highly concentrated fruit. Crafted by Aliança, this Reserva showcases the classic power and elegance of the Douro, traditionally aged in French oak casks to seamlessly integrate its robust tannins with dark berry flavors, wild rockrose (esteva) aromatics, and a distinct mineral backbone.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1922 under the name João Pires & Filhos, Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal has grown into one of Portugal's most significant and pioneering wine enterprises. Modernized in the 1970s and subsequently acquired by arts patron Comendador José Berardo in 1998, the group encompasses historic estates such as Quinta da Bacalhôa, Quinta do Carmo, and Caves Aliança. Spanning roughly 1,200 hectares across the Setúbal Peninsula, Alentejo, Bairrada, Dão, Douro, and Vinho Verde, the group cultivates indigenous and international varieties on diverse terroirs ranging from Setúbal's clay-limestone slopes and sandy maritime soils to Alentejo's schist-strewn plains. Viticulture is practiced sustainably under certifications like the Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP). Led enologically by Francisco Antunes, Bacalhôa balances classical heritage and cellar innovation, renowned for historic benchmark cuvées including the barrel-fermented Catarina, age-worthy Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon blends, Quinta do Carmo reds and whites, traditional-method Aliança sparkling wines, and rare, concentrated Moscatel de Setúbal.
🍇 Grapes
Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz
🍷 ABV
13.5-14.5%