Forjas del Salnes 2020 Goliardo Tinto de Mar 750ml

Score: 93 points -- Tim Atkin

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This unique collaboration between winemaker Raul Pérez and lifelong viticulturist Rodri Mendez extracts single vineyard selections, old vines, coastal vines and red varieties in the subzone Val do Salnes. The wine is composed of 40% Caino, 20% Espadeiro, 20% Loureiro, and 20% Souson. Vines planted since 1963. Tended in sandy and granite soil at 5 meters (16 ft) elevation. 

Low alcohol (12%) red that undergo a process of whole cluster fermentation and ages for 12 months in 8 year old French oak barrels. 

This is an Atlantic red with the spicy, black pepper nose, typical of Caiño, and a wild character of herbs and flowers. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a silky, fine texture and great freshness, long and really tasty finish with a salty note.