Bodegas Forjas del Salnés
About
Rodrigo Méndez is quietly making some of Galicia's most mineral and compelling Albariño from tiny, ancient parcels in the Rías Baixas sub-zone of Val do Salnés. His single-vineyard wines — Leirana, Sketch — are textured, saline, and profoundly site-specific, proving Albariño can be a serious fine wine, not just a summer sipper.
Why It's a Hidden Gem
Single-vineyard Albariños that prove this grape belongs in the conversation with great white Burgundy, from a quiet Galician village.
Wines
Wine Styles
Standout Bottles
- Leirana Albariño
- Sketch
Tags
Location
Castrelo, 36968 Meaño, Pontevedra, Spain
Practical Info
Appointment
Hours
[TBD] — by appointment only
Tasting
From €undefined+
Languages
Spanish, Galician, English
Address
Castrelo, 36968 Meaño, Pontevedra, Spain
Website
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