Characterful red from the fabled terraced vineyards of Quinta dos Quatro Ventos.
Production
The hand-picked grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Douro Valley, where old vines are planted in schist soil in the 'patamares' system. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats controlled at 30 degrees with maceration on the skins for 10 - 12 days in total.
Quinta dos Quatro Ventos Douro Tinto 2022 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
Earthy blackberry, hints of warm vanilla spice on the nose with ripe plummy fruit on the palate and a characterful finish.
Food match
A delicious partner to veal, lamb, or a platter of firm mature cheeses
Info
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ABV
13.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
DOURO, PORTUGAL
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GRAPE
TINTA BARROCA, TINTA RORIZ, TOURIGA FRANCESA
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
FRANCISCO ANTUNES
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APPELLATION
DOC DOURO
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in the south. Winemaker Francisco Antunes oversees what must be one of the most diverse ranges in Europe, from the 3rd largest Portuguese rose brand (Casal Mendes) to some of the country's most impressive premium reds from estates in Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo. Arguably, Francisco's greatest achievements lie between these extremes, a range of mid-priced wines from native varieties, full of character, quite distinctly Portuguese, but at the same time approachable and with fresh, modern fruit.
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