La Buena Vida | Sálvora 2024

75 cl.

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Sálvora 2024

Galicia

Rodrigo Méndez

D.O. Rias Baixas

75 cl.

white

43,02 € /pc

35,55 € excl. VAT

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Assembly

Albariño (100%)

Content

75 cl.

Year

2024

Description

A small side project by Rodrigo Méndez of Forjas del Salnés. This wine comes from 105-year-old vines, trained in pergola next to his parents’ vegetable garden. Three small plots: one on granite, one on sandy soil and one on calcareous soil.

Sálvora 2024 in brief

Why is Sálvora 2024 so rare?

Sálvora is a small side project by Rodrigo Méndez. The wine comes from three small plots planted with very old Albariño vines. When the 2023 vintage was presented, it was suggested that it might be the final vintage. Nevertheless, a Sálvora 2024 was also produced.

Which grape variety is used for Sálvora?

Sálvora 2024 is made from 100% Albariño. The grapes come from 105-year-old vines trained in pergola.

What soils are the grapes for Sálvora grown on?

The grapes come from three small plots. One is planted on granite, one on sandy soil and one on limestone-rich soil.

Who makes Sálvora?

Sálvora is made by Rodrigo Méndez of Forjas del Salnés in Rías Baixas. It is one of his smaller, limited-production projects.

What is the difference between Sálvora and A Cruceira?

Both wines are Albariños by Rodrigo Méndez, but they show a different character. A Cruceira stands out for its pronounced saline character, while Sálvora comes across as tighter and more mineral.