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Rodrigo Mendez Rias Baixas Albarino Salvora 2023

$7499

Albarino as it was made before stainless steel and cold fermentation took over Rias Baixas. Salvora is a single-vineyard monopole in the heart of Meano, in the Val do Salnes, planted by Rodrigo Mendez's family on vines dating back to 1905. Rodri, a leading figure in the region's serious-Albarino movement, ferments with native yeast and ages in large old 600-liter vessels for about a year, no temperature control, giving the wine texture and depth most Albarino never reaches. This is built to age and reward patience.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
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  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Antonio Galloni

97 points

"The 2023 Albariño Sálvora from Meaño in Rías Baixas is a wine of nuance, with lime, acacia, white flowers and pear, followed by a touch of gunflint. Salinity and bright freshness define the palate. This is a wine with personality, combining fruit and a creamy, smooth texture. Well constructed, nuanced and characterful." —Joaquín Hidalgo

Robert Parker

96 points

"The 2023 Sálvora is among the finest whites produced by Rodrigo Méndez, from a centenary plot of Albariño, "O Torno" in his village of Meaño. This usually transcends the vintage, but in 2023, it shows the contained alcohol of the year (12.5%) and the vibrant and sharp profile, with a pH of 3.13 and 8.1 grams of acidity. There is a spicy twist on the nose; perhaps there was some newer oak in the 600-liter barrels where it fermented and matured for 12 months. But the wine will repay patience anyway, and with some time in bottle, the acidity and aromas should integrate. The palate is austere and serious, quite sharp, salty and tasty, vibrant, leaving an effervescent sensation that makes you salivate. I think this is the last vintage of this gem. 2,000 bottles were filled in September 2024." —Luis Gutiérrez

More about Rodrigo Mendez

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Albarino

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Fruity

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled fish, scallops, octopus a la gallega, raw oysters, or roast chicken.

Tasting Profile

Citrus, white peach, sea salt and a savory, leesy depth. Full-bodied for Albarino, racy acidity, textural, with a long saline finish.