Until a few years ago, Galicia, on the Atlantic coast above Portugal, was hardly on the map as a wine region. This has changed rapidly in recent years. Today, Galicia stands for modern, fresh and aromatic white. This is mainly due to new legislation that prescribes the use of quality grapes. With the thoroughbreds Godello and Albariño at the forefront.
Until a few years ago, Galicia was hardly on the map as a wine region. The wine was mainly drunk in the region itself. This has changed rapidly in recent years. Today, Galicia stands for modern, fresh and aromatic white. This is mainly due to new legislation that prescribes the use of quality grapes. From the now fairly well-known thoroughbreds such as Godello and Albariño to forgotten grapes such as Albarin Blanco.
Rías Baixas is the best-known and most important DO in Galicia. The white Albariño grape dominates here. It is usually mixed with Loureiro, Torrontés, Caiño or Treixadura. The must ferments in steel tanks to keep the taste as green and fresh as possible. The white wines from Rías Baixas have exotic tones, strength and are extremely fresh. Ideal accompaniments to fresh seafood, which is available in abundance in Galicia, right on the Atlantic Ocean. What Rioja is for red wine in Spain, Galicia, and in particular Rías Baixas, seems to be becoming for white wine.
Ribeira Sacra, or 'the sacred bank', is a red exception in the white wine stronghold of Galicia. A new and promising Denominación de Origen (DO). Most red wine is made from the Mencía grape. They are atypical for Spain: young, slim, light and fruity. A very different style than the heavy Crianzas and Reserves that Spain is best known for.
The grapes in Ribeira Sacra grow on slopes so steep that they have to be picked by hand and transported by boat down the river. Because the DO regulations prescribe minimum quantities of quality grapes such as Mencía, Godello and Albariño, the composition of the vineyards is changing rapidly and the quality is becoming increasingly interesting.
In the small DO Monterrei, there are more than 30 bodegas active, which mainly produce white wine. In recent years, more and more emphasis has been placed on quality grapes such as Godello and Treixadura. Excellent wines, but the region still lacks a recognisable identity.
Valdeorras is even smaller, with barely 1500 hectares of vineyards. This is where the Godello - the cluster of modern Galicia - originally comes from. The winemakers can barely meet the demand. Mencía and Garnacha are also planted and produce excellent wines in Valdeorras.
Ribeiro traditionally produces lively but simple white table wines. Especially Palomino Fino, Torrontés, Treixadura and Loureiro. They are drunk young, preferably with fish. We currently have two wines from Galicia in our range. You can view all our wines from Galicia here.
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