Leirana 2024
£13.93 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Bodega Forjas del Salnés
Rías Baixas
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2024 Leirana, which represents the character of the Salnés Valley through different vineyards and locations in a fresh and Atlantic way, is the intro to the 2024 vintage, a year with good ripeness. The wine reached 13.4% alcohol, meaning full development of aromas and flavors, while keeping notable acidity and freshness, showcased by a pH of 3.23 and 7.8 grams of acidity. The nose is harmonious and young but quite expressive of freshly cut grass, flowers and sea breeze. The destemmed grapes were pressed, then the juice was left to settle and ferment with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel (20%) and oak foudres, and then it matured for eight months. It has an intense and pungent palate with granite minerality, a fine thread of acidity going through its core and with a salty twist in the finish. This year, it has a little bit more of everything. It was bottled in June 2025, a mere few days before I tasted it, yet the wine felt relaxed. 60,000 bottles produced.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 8ºC and 10ºC
Winemaking
Description
Leirana is a young white wine, made mainly from Albariño grapes in the Rías Baixas appellation by Rodrigo Méndez and Raúl Pérez.
The vines where the grapes come from were planted between 1952 and 1982 in granitic and sandy soils by the sea.
Winemaking
This white wine is made by hand harvesting and selection. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks (60%) and oak foudre (40%). The wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation.
Taste
Leirana is a white wine with a pleasant floral and herbal expression. On the palate it has a friendly entry, is very electric and delivers a balanced acidity, with good ageing potential and a long aftertaste.
A tasty and balanced white wine.
The Bodega Forjas del Salnés winery brings us a young white wine with great personality. It has been elaborated with a vibrant, fresh and aromatic amber colour.
In the gastronomic field it is the perfect companion for meals such as Galician octopus or pork shoulder with turnip tops.
And you, what are you waiting for to try this exquisite wine?
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
FREE shipping on orders over £175.28 or for 18 bottles or more in 6-bottle multiples (24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 bottles)Estimated transit time: 2-3 working days.
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| 1-6 | £6.05 | £0.00 (-£6.05) |
| 7-12 | £6.05 | £0.00 (-£6.05) |
| 13-17 | £11.31 | £0.00 (-£11.31) |
| 18 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
| 19-23 | £13.93 | £0.00 (-£13.93) |
| 24 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
| 25-29 | £17.35 | £0.00 (-£17.35) |
| 30 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
| 31-35 | £20.07 | £0.00 (-£20.07) |
| 36 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
| 37-41 | £23.58 | £0.00 (-£23.58) |
| 42 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
| 43-47 | £25.33 | £0.00 (-£25.33) |
| 48 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
| 49-53 | £29.71 | £0.00 (-£29.71) |
| 54 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
| 55-59 | £31.46 | £0.00 (-£31.46) |
| 60 | Free | £0.00 (Free) |
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