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Ribeira Sacra Galicia
Ribeira Sacra in Galicia maintains all the essence of Galician wines. And it is that, this province is one of the best when it comes to cultivating all the native varieties. Ribeira Sacra is presented principally for the production of red wines. However, very interesting white Galician wines of very good quality are also produced. The Mencía variety is one of the most cultivated as it gives rise to young wines of a very high quality, with a fruity flavour and a very good aroma. We have at our disposal some of the favourite Ribeira Sacra Wineries thanks to the fact that we have a variety of authentic flavours for all tastes.
Galician wines
Ribeira Sacra
Ribeira Sacra
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Don Xoán – Special Selection. Limited Harvest Red Wine
€37.95 – €75.90 /VAT included Select options -
Emma Pink Wine (6 Bottles)
€33.40 /VAT included Add to basket -
Tear Red Wine (6 Bottles)
€33.40 /VAT included Add to basket -
Tear Selección Red Wine (6 Bottles)
€50.00 /VAT included Add to basket -
Romeo Domain – Young Mencía Red Wine
€27.60 – €55.20 /VAT included Select options -
Malcavada Selección Red Wine (6 Bottles)
€50.09 /VAT included Add to basket -
Don Nilo White Wine (6 Bottles)
€58.44 /VAT included Add to basket -
Capador Red Wine (6 Bottles)
€66.80 /VAT included Add to basket
What is the Ribeira Sacra?
Ribeira Sacra in Galicia has mainly red wines. However, we also have white wines as far as Galician wines are concerned. Yes indeed, those that are white have a good volume in the mouth, aromatic and fruity.
Remember that Ribeira Sacra is one of the five Denominations of Origin that exist, of the wines from Galicia. It offers finished wines that are unique and very fruity for which it manages to have a high demand, given its great quality thanks to its origin.
Ribeira Sacra: appellation of origin
D.O. Ribeira Sacra was created in 1996 and is one of the most recommended Ribeira Sacra appellations from the region. This zone is a wine-growing area that covers an area of 2,500 hectares of vineyards.
This extension represents 5.2% of the land dedicated to the grapevine in Galician territory, encompassing parishes and 20 municipalities located on the river banks of the Miño and Sil, north of Ourense and south of the province of Lugo. It is grouped into five different subzones: Amandi, Chantada, Quiroga-Bibei, Ribeiras do Miño and Ribeiras do Sil.
Ribeira Sacra Galicia is characterised by a variety of special and most demanded wines, by the most exquisite consumers of this type of beverage. And it is that, our Galician wines prevail for their aroma, flavour and finish, all thanks to the fact that it is a Ribeira Sacra denomination of origin from the favourites.
Varieties of native grapes
Varieties of native grapes
One of the differentiating characteristics of the ribeira sacra is that only local varieties are cultivated on its banks. There is nothing artificial here but yes a lot of essence in some strains perfectly adapted to the particular orography and climatology of the area. attentive and aware of this differentiation, the regulatory council protects the wines made, exclusively with grapes of the following varieties:
White varieties
- Godello: Also known as Verdello, it is the most widespread white grape variety. Its main characteristic is a small and compact bunch that ripens quickly. Elegant, fruity, viscous and full-bodied wines.
- Treixadura: Also known as Verdello Louro, it is the second most widespread white grape variety, the medium-sized cluster and the oily skin make it ripen later. Very aromatic, floral, balanced and elegant wines.
- Dona Blanca: Produces wines with moderately intense aromas, a good palate and a long aftertaste.
- Albariño: Very scarce grape variety in the Ribeira Sacra area. Its loose bunch makes it ripen late and is a complement to other varieties.
- Loureira: Represents a very low percentage of the white grape varieties grown in the area, with a scent of laurel and high acidity; used with other varieties. The stretched bunch and oily skin make it ripen later.
- Blanca de Monterrei: Scarce variety in the zone. Medium size and loose bunch makes it ripen soon. Enhanced taste and bitter.
- Torrontés: The wines it produces are very aromatic and peculiar, with predominantly fruity and floral aromas and notes of hay.
Red Varieties
- Mencía: It is the most widespread red variety in the area. Medium and compact bunch. Late ripening. Its wines are cherry red in colour, with a marked fruity character from the forest and a long and elegant aftertaste. Well cultivated, it offers high quality wines with personality.
- Tempranillo: The Tempranillo grape produces a must with a balanced content of sugar, colour and acidity, although sometimes it falls short in the latter. On the palate it is simple, interesting in a young wine. It becomes velvety as it ages.
- Merenzao: The wines made with this grape variety have a good concentration of tannins that gives them excellent ageing potential. They are dense, with aromas reminiscent of berries, herbs and mineral notes. Acidity and alcohol content are well matched, exuding many different aromas.
- Araúxa: It´s the second most extended red variety. Big and loose bunch. Wines are an intense purple colour, fruity and floral scents, good acidity and full-bodied.
- Caíño Tinto: Hardly widespread in the area, but no less important than the others. Fruity aroma and high acidity make this variety ideal for harvesting, always complementing it with other grape varieties.
- Sousón: Very scarce in the area. When it is ripe it gives a lot of colour, strong aroma and significant body. This variety is ideal for aged wines.
White varieties
- Godello: Also known as Verdello, it is the most widespread white grape variety. Its main characteristic is a small and compact bunch that ripens quickly. Elegant, fruity, viscous and full-bodied wines.
- Treixadura: Also known as Verdello Louro, it is the second most widespread white grape variety, the medium-sized cluster and the oily skin make it ripen later. Very aromatic, floral, balanced and elegant wines.
- Albariño: Very scarce grape variety in the Ribeira Sacra area. Its loose bunch makes it ripen late and is a complement to other varieties.
- Loureira: Represents a very low percentage of the white grape varieties grown in the area, with a scent of laurel and high acidity; used with other varieties. The stretched bunch and oily skin make it ripen later.
- Dona Branca: Produces wines with moderately intense aromas, a good palate and a long aftertaste.
- Torrontés: The wines it produces are very aromatic and peculiar, with predominantly fruity and floral aromas and notes of hay.
Red Varieties
- Mencía: It is the most widespread red variety in the area. Medium and compact bunch. Late ripening. Its wines are cherry red in colour, with a marked fruity character from the forest and a long and elegant aftertaste. Well cultivated, it offers high quality wines with personality.
- Tempranillo: The Tempranillo grape produces a must with a balanced content of sugar, colour and acidity, although sometimes it falls short in the latter. On the palate it is simple, interesting in a young wine. It becomes velvety as it ages.
- Brancellao: It is characterised by its good aromatic expression and viscous content. Agronomically, it is a variety of medium production, semi-erect and horizontal growth, which is easy to ripen.
- Caíño Tinto: Hardly widespread in the area, but no less important than the others. Fruity aroma and high acidity make this variety ideal for harvesting, always complementing it with other grape varieties.
- Merenzao: The wines made with this grape variety have a good concentration of tannins that gives them excellent ageing potential. They are dense, with aromas reminiscent of berries, herbs and mineral notes. Acidity and alcohol content are well matched, exuding many different aromas.
- Sousón: Very scarce in the area. When it is ripe it gives a lot of colour, strong aroma and significant body. This variety is ideal for aged wines.
Ribeira Sacra wineries
Our Ribeira Sacra wine has the Mencía variety since it is one of the most cultivated varieties of Ribeira Sacra Galicia. They are characterised by being one of the Galician wines with an intense, bright and cherry red colour with purple shaded rim.
This causes a very pleasant sensation on the nose with a moderately strong fruity aroma in a medium-long duration. Of course, the taste it leaves in the mouth is nice.
With a well-balanced acidity, these wines have a high alcohol content and correct tannins. The result is a tasty wine, often meaty, and even slightly astringent. Elegant and fruity finish with a moderately intense aftertaste of ripe red fruits and prolonged persistence.
Discover our variety in terms of reds and whites in Ribeira Sacra from Galicia, we can assure you that they are going to surprise you in a very pleasant way.
