2022 Manuel Moldes, Rias Baixas, Albarino, As Dunas

“As Dunas” is one of the most distinctive Albariños coming out of Rías Baixas today. Sourced from a small, south-facing parcel in the Val do Salnés, the vines sit on fine, schist-derived sand that gives the wine its name and its unmistakable saline edge.

The 2022 is bright and refined, with layers of citrus zest, white peach, and a clean mineral lift that feels straight off the Atlantic coast. Partial aging in older French oak adds a gentle roundness, but the hallmark here is purity: crisp acidity, a salt-tinged finish, and a clarity of fruit that makes this both immediately enjoyable and quietly serious. 

For lovers of coastal whites and saline elegance — and for sommeliers/restaurateurs looking to show off the unlikely ageability and gravitas of Galician Albariño — this is especially compelling.