Os Caniveis Branco 2016

Parker über: Os Caniveis Branco

-- Parker: The 2016 Os Canivéis is a field blend from old vines (52 to 70 years old), partly (25%) aged for ten months in new French oak, the rest in stainless steel. It comes in at 13.5% alcohol. Near the producer's vines at “As Olgas” vineyard, this vineyard is at 500 meters in Carlão (Cima Corgo) with granitic soils. Slicing and dicing the oak, the good acidity supports the wine beautifully. It is full-bodied and concentrated, with very fine length on the finish. It is a little rounder and more concentrated than the Joaninha Gouveio, if you're comparing, but this still does have plenty of acidity. There are sharp edges, which means that it is a food wine rather than a stand-alone sipper. If this comes together well, it (like many of the other brilliant whites submitted this issue) might yet be entitled to an uptick. There isn't much track record, so we will be a bit conservative until they all make their case in the cellar. They should all age well, perhaps better than anticipated. The producer has so many contenders this issue for 'best white they've made yet,' that I've lost count. There were 1,333 bottles produced. 93/100