Quinta Dos Quatro Ventos Grande Reserva
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, with the potential to age further under ideal cellar conditions.
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Roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, wild boar stew
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Nestled in the rugged, sun-drenched hills of the Douro Superior, Quinta dos Quatro Ventos—translating to the 'Farm of the Four Winds'—is named after the powerful, sweeping winds that cross its high-altitude, terraced vineyards. This dramatic landscape, dominated by ancient schist soils and extreme seasonal temperatures, shapes a wine of immense character and concentration. As a Grande Reserva, this red blend represents the pinnacle of the estate's craftsmanship. The grapes are hand-harvested from low-yielding vines, and the wine undergoes extensive aging in French oak barrels. The result is a deeply complex, full-bodied masterpiece that marries intense dark berry fruit with notes of rockrose, wild spices, and a distinctive schistose minerality, embodying the untamed spirit of the Douro.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.