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Salnés producers and their wines

Monday 13 November 2023 • 5 min read
The Salnés producers (left to right): Vicky Mareque (Señoráns), Xoán Cannas, Rodri Méndez (Forjas del Salnés), Chicho Moldes (Fulcro), Robustiano Fariña (Attis), Silvia Prieto (Nanclares), Marta Castro ( Lagar de Pintos), Manu Mendez (Do Ferreiro) Pedro Mendez (homónimo), Chema (Pombal) and Alberto Nanclares (Nanclares)

A continuation of Salnés – the heart of Rías Baixas, with wines from the producers shown above. Left to right: Vicky Mareque (Pazo de Señorans), Xoán Cannas, Rodrigo Méndez (Forjas del Salnés), Chicho Moldes (Fulcro), Robustiano Fariña (Attis), Silvia Prieto (Nanclares), Marta Castro (Lagar de Pintos), Manuel Méndez (Do Ferreiro), Pedro Méndez, Chema Pombal (Pombal) and Alberto Nanclares (Nanclares)

The stylistic change that been taking place over the last 15 years in Rías Baixas Albariño is evident in this tasting. We are witnessing a transition from more exuberant, less mineral wines to a more discreet and complex profile. You...

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