prioritizing manual vineyard management and biodiversity within their dry-farmed
linear drive and the high-acid tension characteristic of coastal Portugal
It’s a dreamy little wine for the money and a great option for a house red
precise architecture and a fine-grained tannic backbone that emphasizes mid-palate energy
some of them derived from fruits like apples
2024 Forjas del Salnes, Rias Baixas, Albarino Leirana Cuvee_En Cre prioritizing manual vineyard management andForjas del Salnes is located in the village of Meao in the Val do Salns sub region of Ras Baixas, where fifth generation winemaker Rodrigo Mndez continues a family legacy of viticulture that dates back centuries. The grapes come from vines planted between 1952 and 1982, rooted in the region's signature sandy granite soils. The resulting wine is taut and mineral laced, featuring clear notes of lime zest, green apple, and a distinct, saline character