D.O. Rias Baixas, Spain - 100% Albariño from vines averaging 45 years old in sandy soils. Alcoholic fermentation takes place spontaneously in a 1,500-liter oak foudre, where it ages for approximately 11 months. 2,500 bottles were produced. Recommended by El Sumiller.
Winery:
Forjas do Salnés.
Appellation:
D.O. Rias Baixas (O Salnés Subzone)
Type of wine:
White wine with aging.
Varietals:
100% Albariño
Bottle:
75 cl.
Graduation:
13.0%
Preparation:
Fermented and aged in 750 liter barrels for 12 months and several pigeage.
Sommelier Rating:
This is the same wine that the prestigious and renowned Sketch, designed for the U.S. market. Half the production is bottled as Sketch and the other half as Goliardo A Telleira. It has excellent storage capacity and improved thanks to that magnific acidity and barrel aging.
Pairing:
Baked white fish and shellfish, rice, seafood, stews and grilled seafood. Not very mature cheeses.
Service Recommendations:
Serve at 10 ° C. It is recommended to decant half an hour in advance.
Tasting notes:
• View: Golden color with green hues, clean and bright.
• Nose: Complex, mineral, salty, spicy, citrus and floral notes.
• Taste: Freshness, structured and creamy, intense and loud.
