{"product_id":"goliardo-rias-baixas-tintos-de-mar","title":"Bodegas Forjas del Salnes 'Goliardo' Tintos de Mar, Rias Baixas, Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack pepper, wild herbs and floral lift give 2021 Bodegas Forjas del Salnés Goliardo Tintos de Mar its distinctive Atlantic character. Bringing together four local red varieties from Val do Salnés, this wine reflects Rodrigo Méndez’s work preserving Galicia’s red-wine heritage alongside collaborating winemaker Raúl Pérez. Whole-cluster fermentation and seasoned oak support a fresh, finely textured style with a persistent saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caiño Tinto, Espadeiro, Loureiro Tinto and Sousón.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6 g\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Below 3 g\/L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in seasoned French oak barrels, described by the importer as eight years old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic practices; certification is not specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVine Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional parral, or pergola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dating from 1963.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and granitic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately five metres above sea level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulphites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwner and Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rodrigo Méndez.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollaborating Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raúl Pérez.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromatic black pepper leads into wild herbs, flowers and fresh red berries. The palate is medium-bodied and supple, combining a silky texture with lively acidity and finely shaped tannins. Savoury spice defines the fruit, while a delicate salty note carries through the long, refreshing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRodrigo Méndez established Forjas del Salnés in 2005, drawing on generations of family winegrowing and working with Raúl Pérez to explore the region’s distinctive vineyards. The winery’s name honours his grandfather’s ironworking trade. Alongside Albariño, Méndez champions local red varieties such as Caiño, Espadeiro, Loureiro and Sousón, preserving a less familiar side of Rías Baixas through careful farming, native fermentation and restrained cellar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe slightly cool at approximately 14–16°C in a medium-sized red wine glass. Pair with grilled octopus, seafood stew, roast pork, herb-seasoned chicken or grilled mushrooms. Its freshness and supple tannins also suit richer fish dishes. Ready to enjoy, it may benefit from gentle aeration if its herbal and peppery aromas initially seem reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buena Vida Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"2021 \/ 750mL","offer_id":67588575166519,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Bodegas_Forjas_del_Salnes_Goliardo_Tintos_de_Mar_Rias_Baixas_Spain_2021.png?v=1792293895","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/goliardo-rias-baixas-tintos-de-mar","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}