Quatro Ventos Superior Tinto
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild boar stew
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rugged and sun-drenched Douro Superior, Quatro Ventos Superior Tinto is born in the historic Quinta dos Quatro Ventos—the 'Estate of the Four Winds.' The name pays homage to the powerful, sweeping winds that buffet the high-altitude schist terraces of this remote subregion. These constant breezes play a vital role in moderating the intense summer heat, preserving the natural acidity and freshness of the grapes. Crafted from classic Douro varieties, this wine captures the wild, untamed spirit of the valley, combining dense dark fruit flavors with a distinct mineral backbone derived from the ancient schist soils. It is traditionally matured in French oak casks to impart structure, velvety tannins, and subtle notes of spice and toast.
🍾 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 Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
🍷 ABV
13.5-14.5%