Forjas del Salnés Finca Genoveva Tinto 2020

Rodrigo Méndez founded Forjas del Salnés with the support of Raúl Pérez, one of the great figures in Spanish viticulture. The winery quickly ascended to the top tier of quality and prestige. These are true minimal-intervention wines in the best sense — crafted without additives (only 20–30 mg/l sulphites) from incredibly old vines, some more than 200 years old. They embody the salty character for which the Salnés Valley is famed, with verticality, tension, and exceptional ageing potential.

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Wine
A cult red from Galicia, Finca Genoveva Tinto 2020 is crafted from ancient Caíño Tinto vines, some up to 180 years old, planted in granitic sandy soils. These venerable plants yield grapes of extraordinary concentration and Atlantic character.

Vinification is entirely artisanal: fermentation in open-top barrels with 100% whole clusters, followed by an extended 24-month ageing in 1,500 L foudres, preserving the grape’s fine, vibrant profile. The result is a radically elegant wine with just 12% alcohol, ultra-fine tannins, delicate texture, and captivating aromatic complexity.

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Score
97+ points – Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)
“Elegant, perfumed, aromatic and precise. The finest Genoveva Caíño to date. Bravo!”

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Technical sheet
Region: Rías Baixas DO, Galicia
Parcel: Finca Genoveva
Grape: 100% Caíño Tinto
Vine age: up to 180 years
Fermentation: Open-top barrel, 100% whole clusters
Ageing: 24 months in 1,500 L foudres
Alcohol: 12%
Intervention: minimal
Production: very limited
Bottle: 0.75 l

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Tasting notes
Radically elegant and precise. Light, with ultra-fine tannins, silky texture, and a complex aromatic profile of wild red fruit, pomegranate, earth, and florals. A unique, age-worthy expression of Caíño Tinto.

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Food pairing suggestions
• Grilled pigeon or quail
• Seared tuna or rare beef tataki
• Dishes with beetroot, redcurrant, or pomegranate
• Japanese or Korean cuisine
• Vegetarian dishes rich in umami and acidity

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