Salty Wine Life

10 Salty Wine Recommendations

I’ve tasted some wines that I’d describe as having a bit of a salty taste. You might see this described with terms like saline, salinity, ocean spray, sea spray, or the catch-all term “minerality” often used in wine notes. This salty quality pairs beautifully with any foods you’d squeeze lemon on and is usually accompanied by a zippy, refreshing acidity.

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I’ve decided to put together a list of some salty wine recommendations. Here we go! In no particular order:

Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko. Made in the beautiful region of Santorini, Greece, this wine makes me feel like I'm on vacation, even if I'm just sipping it on my patio on a dreary day. It was one of the first Greek wines I ever tried and remains a go-to recommendation.

Tiberio Pecorino Colline Pescaresi. Pecorino, the wine, and Pecorino, the salty cheese, share more than just a name, they’re a pretty good match together, too.

Laurent Tribut Chablis. After one sip, you’ll be saying, “Pass the oysters, buddy!”

Ameztoi 'Rubentis' Rosé Getariako Txakolina. This is my go-to pick for any poolside or outdoor activity. With a little spritz to it, there’s nothing that hits the spot better on a hot day.

Corta y Raspa Mahina Palomino Fino. This wine is made by a collective of small grower-producers called ‘Los Mayetos.’ Produced in the land of Manzanilla wine, this non-fortified wine, with all the qualities I love in a sherry, has me on the hunt for fresh sardines.

Suertes Del Marques, Vidonia Blanco de La Oratva, Tenerife. Google the vineyards of Canary islands and you will see incredible volcanic vineyards trained in a unique method called “cordon trenzado.” This wine is made from vineyards that are over 100 years old and it’s salty! Listan Blanco for the win.

Ovum Big Salt, Elkton, Oregon. Made from a unique blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Early Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, and a bit more. This is a playful and aromatic wine that is a joy to drink-and one of the more obvious choices to include on the list because of the name BIG SALT.

Nanclares y Prieto Dandelion, Albariño, Rías Baixas. This is a stunning Albariño that I can confidently recommend to anyone looking for a crisp, white wine. Bring on the apps or anything fried, because this will brighten up almost any meal with its lemony, salty, freshness.

Chalmers Vermentino, from Heathcote, Victoria, might have you thinking, "Australian Vermentino? Isn’t that an Italian grape?" And you’d be right. This winery and nursery began importing Italian grapes in the 1990s, recognizing their suitability for warmer regions like Heathcote and Murray Darling. A sunny, salty wine indeed!

Chéreau Carré, Château l’Oiselinière de la Ramée, Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine. Don’t worry about saying it, just focus on enjoying it and having a lovely musca-DAY!

Hope you enjoyed the list! There are tons of salty wines out there, and these are just a few that come to mind. Have you tried any of these salty wines? Do you have any favorites you’d like to add? Feel free to comment below. :)

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