2022 Forjas del Salnés "Leirana" Albariño, Rías Baixas, SpainABOUT THIS WINE This is a wine of power, elegance and salinity that can truly stand among the best white wines of the world. Leirana Albario is a small family winery located in Salns (Pontevedra). One of the collaborators is the illustrious oenologist Ral Prez from Bierzo, one of the most authoritative voices on the Spanish wine scene. Leirana Albario is 100% produced from the variety Albario. The grapes originate from a 4 hectares of old, 40 70 year

Aromas of red currant

and she and Franco set out to follow in her parents’ footsteps

the torch has been passed to continue the same passion for the decades to come

and refusing both chaptalization and filtration

Veeder at a 1500-foot elevation produce Rudd’s Sauvignon Blanc and Susan’s Blanc

the winemakers believe that every blend has its own story to tell

or enjoyed on its own as a rich and satisfying after-dinner drink

The aging is carried out in tanks with a small amount of French oak staves to add more complexity and roundness to the blend

and learned the techniques and traditions of Valpolicella from the "maestro"

The commitment to that belief has not

Winemaker Christian Leperchois follows through with spontaneous fermentation initiated by native yeasts in neutral vats

You will find him either deep in the midst of his vines or contemplating his cuves