Conceito Contraste Douro White

Conceito Contraste Douro White is a dry Portuguese white wine from DOC Douro, made by Rita Ferreira Marques from Arinto, Códega, Rabigato and Gouveio. It is a crisp, aromatic white that drinks beautifully on a hot day, and proof that the Douro is not only about big reds.

Tasting notes

The importer lists the 2022 as 30% Arinto, 30% Códega, 30% Rabigato and 10% Gouveio, at 13% and bone dry. Expect citrus, green apple, fresh herbs and a mineral, slightly saline finish. The Wine Advocate called an earlier vintage aromatic and herbaceous, great in warm weather.

Food pairing

Try it with grilled sardines, a salad of octopus, bacalhau à Brás, or fresh goat cheese.

About Conceito

Conceito is the project of winemaker Rita Ferreira Marques, who grew up among her family's vineyards in the eastern Douro. She switched from mechanical engineering to oenology and trained in Bordeaux, California, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand before coming home.

Good to know

• Serve at 9-11 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days in the fridge once opened.
• 75 cl bottle, organic farming in conversion.
• Ask about it at our bar in Graça.