{"product_id":"conceito-vinhos-conceito-white-2018-white","title":"Conceito Vinhos Conceito White 2018 white","description":"\u003cp\u003eConceito White 2018 is a refined Douro white that brings together the best grapes from some of Conceito Vinhos’ oldest vineyards. This field-blend of traditional Portuguese varieties, grown mainly on granite soils, delivers a wine that is at once vibrant, deep and effortlessly elegant. With ten months of élevage in used French barriques, it marries precision and freshness with real complexity and length, showcasing the more mineral, Atlantic-influenced side of the Douro.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Conceito White 2018 shows a pale straw to light lemon hue, with greenish reflections that hint at its freshness and youth. The nose is fine and restrained at first, then opens to aromas of citrus zest—lemon and lime peel—alongside white stone fruit, subtle green apple and delicate floral notes. Underneath lies a distinct mineral streak, evoking sea breeze, crushed shells and a gentle saline lift, framed by very discreet, well-integrated oak.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is elegant yet surprisingly powerful, driven by a focused, linear acidity that carries flavors of citrus, crunchy orchard fruit and a touch of white peach. The texture is sleek but mouthfilling, with the granite-derived minerality showing as a salty, almost chalky backbone that stretches into a long, precise finish. Hints of lemon oil, light nuttiness and subtle creaminess emerge as it warms in the glass, giving further depth. With its structure and acidity, Conceito White 2018 has excellent aging potential; it can be enjoyed now for its tension and vibrancy, or cellared for 5–8+ years to develop more honeyed, toasty and tertiary nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit for Conceito White 2018 comes from some of Conceito Vinhos’ oldest vineyards in the upper Douro, planted mainly on poor, rocky granite soils at higher altitudes. These cooler sites lend naturally high acidity and a distinctly mineral profile to traditional white varieties such as Arinto, Códega do Larinho, Códega, Donzelinho Branco, Folgazão, Gouvelo and Rabigato, many of which are interplanted in a classic mixed-field blend. Harvest is typically conducted by hand to allow careful selection of the best bunches in the vineyard. In the cellar, the grapes are gently pressed and the must is fermented with great care to preserve aromatic purity and natural freshness. The wine is then aged for about ten months in used French barriques, which add subtle texture and complexity without overt oak flavor, allowing the character of the Douro’s high-altitude granite terroir to shine through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConceito White 2018 is a versatile partner at the table, particularly suited to seafood and dishes that highlight freshness and finesse. Think simply grilled fish, oysters, clams, ceviche and shellfish, as well as lemon-roasted chicken, herb-crusted pork loin, or vegetable dishes featuring asparagus, fennel or artichokes. It also pairs beautifully with soft goat cheeses and lightly aged cow’s milk cheeses. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally around 10–12°C (50–54°F), to allow the aromatics and texture to unfold. A short decant of 20–30 minutes, or simply giving it time to open in the glass, can further enhance its minerality and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConceito Vinhos Lda is a boutique, quality-driven producer based in the Douro, founded by the visionary winemaker Rita Marques, who has played a key role in redefining what the region’s high-altitude vineyards can achieve beyond Port. Working predominantly with old vines and traditional field blends, the estate focuses on expressiveness of terroir, precision and elegance rather than power alone. Conceito has become one of the reference names for modern, terroir-focused Douro wines, earning international acclaim for both its reds and its striking, mineral-driven whites. Through meticulous vineyard work and thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking, Conceito Vinhos has helped showcase the Douro as a source of world-class still wines with real personality and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conceito Vinhos Lda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252453036369,"sku":"VC-8106","price":31.41,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bild_conceito_vinhos_conceito_white_2018_1280x1280_2b6e9fb1-6ba5-40ad-aa8a-1ef47bb744e5.jpg?v=1783444705","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/conceito-vinhos-conceito-white-2018-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}