Conceito - 'Contraste' White 2016

Conceito - 'Contraste' White 2016

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"Only a small portion of the wine spent time in oak but that has made all the difference. It has given the liveliness a nice balance and contrast helping to bring it all together. It has a fine acidity and purity of fruit. Both zingy and tropical fruit make up the nose with grapefruit and tangelos stealing the show. It isn't crazy abundant with aromatics but just enough to please all."

 

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Conceito

Conceito is a new wave winery making incredible wines up in the Upper Douro Valley in northern Portugal. This is the hub of the fortified wines of Port. Conceito is making some incredible Ports as well as some stunning table wines - their whites in particular! This is a family winery headed by Carla and Rita, Mum and Daughter, respectively.

 

--------THE GRAPE--------

White Port Blend

The Douro Valley, where Port is produced, is without a doubt red wine country but you do see the odd white wine and white Port made. The main grapes are Rabigato and Gouveio but you can also see some Malvasia and Alvarinho in them too. The result is a refreshing, full bodied white wine with decent acidity and a range of tropical and stonefruit flavours. You simply must try White Port and Tonic as your next summer cocktail!

 

--------THE REGION--------

Douro Valley

The Douro Valley is by far the most important and well-known region in all of Portugal. It has the longest history of winemaking as well. The Douro is practically synonymous with Port - the fortified wine that is made in the region, though in recent years 'table wine' has become modernised and more popular.