Conceito Contraste Branco 2018

The 2018 Contraste Branco is a blend of traditional white grapes, like Rabigato, Códega, Códega do Larinho and Arinto, from mostly 20-year-old vines at 600 meters, all co-fermented (wild ferment) in a 70/30 mixture of stainless steel and new French oak for eight months. It comes in at 13% alcohol. After a fairly fat 2017, this is a fresher and greener wine, closer to the Conceito style. That doesn't mean the 2017 was bad, but this is more typical, perhaps. It is a bit green this year, aromatic and herbaceous. I personally like this vibrant style more, but it won't be everyone's first choice. It should hold pretty well, but it isn't really intended to age, so dive in. It will be great in warm weather.