At a glance

Producer

Forjas del Salnés

Region

Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain

Grape variety

Albariño

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$45-70 USD (estimated based on prior vintages)

Tasting profile

Not yet bottled (2023 vintage). Typical profile: saline, citrus, orchard fruit, herbs, mineral, with texture from old vines and extended lees aging

Evolution: Initial youth: piercing acidity, citrus, slight reduction. Age 2-5 years: opens with more stone fruit, savoriness, flinty minerality. Age 6-10: honey, dried herbs, nuts, saline finish

At peak: Will show layered fruit, complex minerality, creamy texture from lees, and notable aging character in peak years

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant and saline typical of coastal Albariño

Tannins

Very low (white wine, Albariño)

Alcohol

Medium (12.5-13%)

Aging potential

Strong for Albariño due to old vines and lees aging, 8-10 years possible

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2031

Optimal window

2026 to 2033

Current status

Too young; not yet released to market (typical Spring 2025 release)

Current condition

Not yet bottled or delivered; will benefit from 1-3 years of bottle age before peak expression

Albariño from old vines (Finca Genoveva) can age unusually well for the variety, developing complexity and texture. 2023 is expected to follow this arc, with optimal enjoyment within 3-8 years of vintage.

Food pairing

Galician seafood (razor clams, octopus, oysters), sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, Manchego, Mediterranean vegetables

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Old vine farming (pre-phylloxera, unirrigated, hand-harvested), native yeast ferment, minimal intervention, mostly manual work. No herbicides. Renewable energy at estate, lightweight bottles.

Forjas del Salnés is recognized for its sustainable vineyard management, including the preservation of historic vineyard plots, dry farming, and absence of chemical inputs. While not fully certified, their practices are environmentally focused, combining biodiversity preservation and energy efficiency. Carbon footprint is largely defined by international shipping, but otherwise low due to estate-grown, hand-made methods.