Four Seasons Wines
An Indian winery and wine brand producing varietal, reserve, red, white, and rosé wines from grapes grown in Maharashtra's Sahyadri valley.
Last updated August 25, 2026
Overview
Four Seasons Wines is an Indian winery and wine brand established in 2006 and headquartered in Bangalore. The business produces and markets wine in India through a portfolio associated with the Four Seasons and Zinzi brand names. It is a subsidiary of United Spirits Limited, which belongs to the United Breweries Group, one of India's major beverage groups. The winery's production is linked to grapes cultivated in Maharashtra's Sahyadri valley. Its vineyard is located near Baramati, approximately 65 kilometres from Pune, near the village of Rotti and within the broader Western Ghats region. The vineyard was established on a site of about 50 acres, with plans described in reference material to expand the planted area substantially. Its reported capacity is one million cases, positioning the operation as an industrial-scale Indian wine producer rather than a small boutique estate. Four Seasons Wines offers wines across the principal commercial categories of red, white, and rosé. Its varietal range has included Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, and a rosé identified as Blush. The portfolio also includes Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Barrique Reserve Shiraz. These reserve wines are aged for one year in French oak barrels before bottling, giving the range a more premium, oak-matured tier alongside the winery's standard varietal offerings. The brand's positioning is based on domestically grown Indian grapes, accessible varietal identification, and a tiered portfolio that combines mainstream wines with reserve expressions. The use of grapes from Maharashtra and the promotion of wines by varietal are central to its identity. Four Seasons Wines has also received recognition in wine competitions, including honours for its Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon at the International Wine Challenge in 2010. Four Seasons Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, and Barrique Reserve Shiraz were subsequently recognized at the Sommelier India Wine Competition, while Ritu Wines, an associated wine label mentioned in the reference material, received four bronze medals at the 2012 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. The available reference material documents the company primarily as an Indian wine producer and marketer. It does not establish a separate international retail footprint, current leadership roster, detailed financial performance, or a current official website. Accordingly, Four Seasons Wines is best characterized as an India-focused winery brand operating within the United Spirits and United Breweries Group beverage structure.
History
Four Seasons Wines was established in 2006 as an Indian winery focused on producing and marketing wine for the domestic market. The company is based in Bangalore and operates within the corporate structure of United Spirits Limited, which is part of the United Breweries Group. This affiliation places the winery within a large Indian beverage network, while its production identity is tied to vineyards and wine-making operations in Maharashtra. The company's grape-growing base is located near Baramati, around 65 kilometres from Pune, in the Sahyadri valley close to the village of Rotti. The site is associated with the Western Ghats landscape and was initially described as covering approximately 50 acres. Reference material indicates that the vineyard was intended to expand to around 300 acres. The winery's reported capacity of one million cases reflects an ambition to serve a sizeable Indian market rather than operate solely as a limited-production estate. Four Seasons Wines developed a portfolio organized around recognizable grape varieties and conventional wine categories. Its red wines include Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Merlot. Its white wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Viognier, while Blush represents its rosé offering. The range also contains reserve wines made with additional maturation: Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Barrique Reserve Shiraz are aged for a year in French oak barrels before bottling. The company markets wines under both the Four Seasons and Zinzi names. The brand's documented development also includes recognition in domestic and international wine competitions. Four Seasons Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon received honours at the 2010 International Wine Challenge. At the Sommelier India Wine Competition, Four Seasons Viognier received a gold medal, Sauvignon Blanc received a silver medal, and Barrique Reserve Shiraz received a bronze medal. A related label, Ritu Wines, received four bronze medals at the 2012 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. These awards provided external recognition for both the winery's varietal wines and its reserve program. Available reference material does not provide a detailed account of changes in ownership beyond the company's position as a United Spirits subsidiary, nor does it identify named founders, executives, financial results, major advertising campaigns, or controversies. The documented business remains an India-oriented winery with vineyard, production, and marketing activities connected to Maharashtra and a broader beverage-group structure.
- 2012Ritu Wines receives Hong Kong competition medals
Ritu Wines receives four bronze medals at the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition.
- 2010Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon receives international recognition
Four Seasons Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon receives honours at the International Wine Challenge.
- 2006Four Seasons Wines is established
Four Seasons Wines is established as an Indian winery based in Bangalore.
Products and positioning
An India-focused winery offering approachable varietal wines and premium reserve wines made from Maharashtra-grown grapes, with French-oak maturation used for selected reserve bottlings.
Four Seasons Cabernet SauvignonRed wine
A varietal red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in Maharashtra's Sahyadri valley. It forms part of the winery's standard red-wine range, alongside Shiraz and Merlot.
Four Seasons ShirazRed wine
A Shiraz-based red wine in the Four Seasons varietal portfolio. The wine is part of the brand's core offering of Indian wines made from grapes associated with its Maharashtra vineyard operations.
Four Seasons MerlotRed wine
A Merlot varietal included in the winery's red-wine range. The available reference material identifies the grape variety but does not provide detailed tasting, packaging, or distribution information.
Four Seasons Sauvignon BlancWhite wine
A Sauvignon Blanc varietal in the winery's white-wine portfolio. It received a silver medal at the Sommelier India Wine Competition, providing documented recognition for the brand's white-wine range.
Four Seasons Chenin BlancWhite wine
A Chenin Blanc varietal offered within the Four Seasons white-wine range. The available sources identify the product category and grape variety but do not give additional product specifications.
Four Seasons ViognierWhite wine
A Viognier white wine made within the Four Seasons portfolio. It won a gold medal at the Sommelier India Wine Competition, making it one of the brand's specifically documented award recipients.
Four Seasons BlushRosé wine
A rosé wine identified as Blush in the Four Seasons range. It represents the winery's rosé category alongside its red and white varietal offerings.
Four Seasons Barrique Reserve Cabernet SauvignonReserve red wine
A reserve Cabernet Sauvignon aged for one year in French oak barrels before bottling. The wine received honours at the 2010 International Wine Challenge and serves as a premium expression within the Four Seasons portfolio.
Four Seasons Barrique Reserve ShirazReserve red wine
A reserve Shiraz matured for one year in French oak barrels before bottling. It received a bronze medal at the Sommelier India Wine Competition and represents the oak-aged tier of the winery's red-wine offering.
ZinziWine brand
One of the two brand names under which Four Seasons Wines markets wine. The available reference material confirms the name but does not specify the complete product range or current market positioning.
Flagship businesses
- Four Seasons Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
- Four Seasons Barrique Reserve Shiraz
- Four Seasons Viognier
- Four Seasons Sauvignon Blanc
- Zinzi wines
Recent events
- 2012Ritu Wines wins four bronze medals at the Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition
Ritu Wines received four bronze medals at the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition.
Other - 2010Four Seasons Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon receives International Wine Challenge recognition
The Barrique Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon received honours at the International Wine Challenge.
Other - 2006Four Seasons Wines established in India
Four Seasons Wines was established as an Indian winery producing and marketing wines from grapes grown in Maharashtra.
Other - Four Seasons wines recognized at the Sommelier India Wine Competition
Four Seasons Viognier won a gold medal, Sauvignon Blanc won a silver medal, and Barrique Reserve Shiraz won a bronze medal at the Sommelier India Wine Competition.
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