Retour Forjas del Salnès - Rodrigo Mendez Rias Baixas - Cies - White - 2023
COUNTRY/REGION: Spain
DESIGNATION: Rias Baixas
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2023
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Albariño
ALCOHOL: 12.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Bright yellow.
Nose Delicate fruity and floral aromas.
Palate The initial impression is lively and straightforward with delicate mineral bitterness and a long, dense finish.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve at 10 to 12°C.
Food Assortment of tapas, green asparagus risotto, grilled sardines.
Cellar ageing From now until 2030
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Led by Rodrigo Mendez, Forjas del Salnes is a discreet gem tucked away in the heart of Galicia, Spain.

Inspired by the dynamic new wave of Spanish winemaking, Rodrigo applies a meticulous, fruit-focused approach, favoring carefully managed barrel aging to craft wines that are honest, vibrant, and pure.

Today, he is considered one of the most respected winemakers along Galicia’s coastline.
Wine Subtle and elegant, the 2023 Rías Baixas Cíes White is a world-class pure Albariño. Fermented and aged in barrels with a delicate touch, it retains impressive freshness and vibrant acidity, giving the wine tension and remarkable energy. This is a bright, crystalline white, precise and mouthwatering, with a slightly saline, vibrant finish. Awarded 95/100 by the Parker Guide.
Vinification Hand harvested. Direct pressing. Vinification in vats. Aged for 6 months in oak barrels.
AWARDS
AWARDS Robert Parker: 95/100
Wine rated 92+/100 by our committee!