2023 Forjas del Salnés ‘Leirana’ Albariño Rías Baixas

WA94 The textbook 2023 Leirana is elegant, clean and expressive, with notes of white flowers and fruit, fine lees and herbs. It fermented and matured in stainless steel and 80% in oak foudres for six months. The palate is medium-bodied with good ripeness and a moderate 12.4% alcohol, keeping the freshness and balance and finishing with a bitter and salty twist. This is very tasty.
JS94 Lots of lime, citrus, sea stones and brine. The palate is fresh, incisive, saline and medium- to full-bodied. Full of energy, with a bright, tense finish. The grapes for this wine come from Meano, Sanxenxo and Ribadumia. This is one of the great entry-level wines of the region. It will surely evolve favorably. Drink now or hold.
VIN93 The 2023 Albariño Leirana, from Salnés, Rías Baixas, is sourced from old vines planted on granite with kaolin near the sea. Aged in foudres and stainless steel, the 2023 presents delicate wood notes, caramel, white fruit, pear and an intriguing hint of Tabasco. Fresh and vibrant, this is an attractive Albariño with a delicate yet expressive profile.