🇪🇸SPAIN–Galicia

GALICIA IS–  DO.- 5     VP.- 3     @Santiago de Compostela

  • BLANCO= Albarello Bianco, Albarin Bianco AKA=Lexitimo, Albarino AKA=Alvarinho, Albillo, Amaral AKA=Caino Bravo, Caino Blanco, Dona Branca, Godello, Lado, Loureira AKA=Marques, Jerez, Macabeo, Palomino, Naparo, Torrontes, Trexadura
    • –International– Agudelo AKA=Chenin Blanc
  • TINTO= Albarello Tinto AKA=Alvarelhoa, Brancellao, Caino Bravo, Caino Longo, Caino Tinto AKA=Borracal, Castanal, Espadeiro, Ferron, Garnacha, Mauraton AKA=Juan Garcia, Mencia AKA=Jaen do Dao/Loureira Tinta, Merenzao, Padeiro AKA=Tinot Coa, Pedral, Serodio, Souson, Tempranillo AKA=Aruaxa, Vinhao, Zamarrica
    • –International– Merenzao AKA=Trousseau/ Carnaz/ Bastardo

GEOGRAPHY– Spain(North-West), REGION-Galicia, +Latitude(43.57° to 41.57°‘N’)

  • BORDERS-Portugal(South), Castilla & Leon(East)
  • PROVINCES– La Coruna(North-West), Lugo(North-East), Ourense(South-East),  Pontevedre(South-West)
  • Sub-Zones/ DO’s.- Monterrei DO., Rias Baixas DO., Ribeira Sacra DO., Ribeiro DO., Valdeorras DO.
  • “Green Spain/Espana Verde”, Galicia Along With Asturias, Cantabria & Pais Vasco.

TOPOGRAPHY– FEATURES- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraced/ Valley”

  • SLOPES/ Cordillera Cantabrica(Galician Massif(Serra do Eixe, Serra da Encina da Lastra, Serra do Courel)
  • On~Ebro~River~Cantabrian~Sea~Atlantic~Ocean~(Head Waters In Meseta Central Plateau)

SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Clay, Chalk, Iron, Sand, Slate, Quartize

CLIMATE– “Maritime/ Atlantic”,  *Summers– Warm, Lush   |   *Winters– Cold, Wet, Foggy

VITICULTURE–  10,000ha. Planted,  (White 90%/ Red 10%)

  • OAK BARRELS– Red-Oak Forest Located In Galicia Sourced For Sherry Barrels Produced In Jerez.
  • Orujo- Liqueur Produced From Grape Pomace.

HISTORY–

  • 500-600- @Galicia , ~Celts Migration~ 
  • 1975- Death of Franco, Started a New Age of Democracy.
  • 1981- Galicia Regained Its Status as an Autonomous Region.

CULTURE– “Galicia”…+Pronounced…“Gah-leeth-ee-ah”

  • Celtic Influence- Celtic Tribes Once Populated Region Around 600 BC., Leaving Behind Irish Culture That Still Can Be Seen and Felt In Present Day In Galicia’s Festival, Ruins, Language and Traditions.
  • Green Spain- Galicia is Also Known as Green Spain, Referring to the Lush Vegetation Which Comes From a Higher Amount of Rainfall and Humidity Compared to Most of the Other Spanish Regions.
  • Camino de Santiago(Way of St. James)- Santiago de Compostela is the Final Destination of the Pilgrimage Across Northern Spain to Commemorate St. James.
  • GASTRONOMY… Percebes(Goose Barnacles), Pulpo a Feira(Octopus With Smoked Paprika), Scallops, Fried Green Tomatoes
    • CHEESE… Tetilla
  • ~Etymology~ “Rias Baixas” Meaning Submerged River Referring to the Series of River Valley All Extending Into the Atlantic.
  • Galicia is Known to Have a “Sister/ Brother” Relationship With Vinho Verde, Portugal.
  • WINE DAYS~ ~International Albarino Day~ (August 1st.)

**Refer to “SPAIN/ Home” For Detailed Information On Spain as a Country.

RIAS BAIXAS DO.     @Vigo

  • BLANCO= Albariño 93%, Arinto, Avesso, Azal, Caina Blanca, Godello, Loureira, Torrontes, Treixadura
  • TINTO= Brancellao, Caino Tinto, Castanal, Espadeiro, Mencia AKA=Loureira Tinta, Padeiro, Pedral, Souson, Vinhao
  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(West-Central), “Non-Contiguous(5)”, BORDERS-Portugal(South)
    • Sub-Zones- Condado do Tea, O Rosal, Ribeira do Ulla, Soutomaior, Val do Salnes
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
    • SLOPES/ Galician Massif, +Altitude(50mt. to 300mt.), On~Coast/ Atlantic~Ocean~
    • On~Ulla/ Umia/Minho/ Oitaven/ Verdugo~River~
    • The Coast is Comprised of 5 Estuaries/ River Inlets-
      • Ria de Muros y Noia, Ria de Arousa, Ria de Pontevedra, Ria de Vigo, Ria de Mino
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Mostly Granite, Schist, Alluvial Top-Soil, Clay, Gravel, Silt
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime/ Atlantic”,  *Summers– Warm     |    *Winters– Cold, Wet
    • +Challenges/ Humidity, Rain
  • VITICULTURE- 4,048 ha. Planted, (98% White/ 2% Red)…90% is Albariño, (22,832 Plots?)
    • Rias Baixas Vineyards Are Made Up of a Patchwork of Gernerally Small Familiy Grape Grower.
    • Most Producers Sell Their Grapes to the Larger Wineries In the Area.  All Harvesting Done By Hand.
    • Regional(100% From Sub-Region), Tinto(2% of Production), Barrica(Oaked), Espumoso
    • Vine Training- Pergola Trellising AKA=Parra (This System is Generally Used On Flat Vineyard Sites.)  7 Foot Tall Granite Post(Parras). Due to the High Moisture and  Salinity In the Air Which Erodes Wood Posts the Vines Are Trellis and Anchored On Large Granite Post.  This Parra Training System Allows Breezes to Flow Through For Maximum Circulation to Prevent Mildew.  Farmers Usually Grow a Second Crop On the Space Under the Pergola.
      • Espaldera Trellising– This System is Generally Used On Steep Hillsides.
    • Hand Harvest In Small 40 Pound/ 18 Kilogram? Harvest Crates.
  • VINICULTURE- DO. Wines Can Start to Be Sold November 16th., ABV. +11.3
    • 8 Types of Wine Permitted.  Rias Baixas(Blend),  Rias Baixas Albarino(100%),  Rias Baixas Salnas,  Rias Baixas Condado,  Rias Baixas Rosal,  Rias Baixas Barrica(Aged In Oak),  Rias Baixas Tinto,  Rias Baixas Espumoso(Sparkling)
    • Classic- *Generally– Lightly Pressed, Macerated On Skins From 2 Hours to 2 Day.
      • YEAST/ Native/ Wild Yeast.
      • +Malolactic Conversion– Normally Prevented
      • BARRELS/ Generally Stainless Steel, Some Oaked Examples.
    • Modern- *Generally– More Skin Contact, Extended Lees Contact
      • YEAST/ Native/ Wild Yeast If Possible
    • Wine From Rias Baixas Are Said to Posses Noticeable Salinity From Salt/ Sea Influence.
    • Sparkling     Orujo- Liqueur Produced From Grape Pomace.
  • HISTORY- Celts Settled In Rias Baixas In 1200’s and Strong Irish Influence Remains.
    • 1980- Start of the “Modern Winemaking”.
    • 1988- DO. Officially Established.
  • CULTURE- “Rais Baixas”…+Pronounced–“Ree-ahs Bye-shas”
    • +Translate–“Lower Inlet”, Referring to the Many Water Inlets Lining the Coast.
    • FESTIVALS~ ~Albariño Wine Festival~ (Cambados/ August)
    • Large Contingency of Women Wine Makers.
    • BOTTLE SHAPES~  ~Galician Flute~  Slightly Fuller In Shoulders Than Rhine Flute.
    • GASTRONOMY… Maesco(Shell Fish), Pulpo Gallego(Octopus), Fried Green Peppers 
    • CHEESE…

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  • RIBEIRA Do ULLA      @Padron
    • BLANCO= Albarino
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Rias Baixas(North)
      • South of Santiago Compostela-City(10km.)
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Ulla~River~
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Alluvial
      • Estate/ Producers– Granbazan(14ha.)
  • VAL Do SALNES      @Cambados
    • BLANCO= Albarino(Indigenous/ Val Do Salnes)
    • TINTO= Brancellao, Caino Tinto, Espadeiro, Pedral
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Rias Baixas(North-West)
      • VILLAGES-Bamio, Caldas de Reis, Cambados, Meano, Padrenda, Sanxenxo, Sisan, Vilanova de Arousa
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Valley(Salnes)”, On~Umia~River~/Ria de Arousa
      • On~Coast/ Atlantic~Ocean/ Ria de Arousa & Ria de Pontevedra~
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, Rocky, “Sedimentary”, Top-Soil
    • CLIMATE- “Maritime/ Atlantic”,  Rainiest and Coolest Sub-Region.
    • VITICULTURE– 2,320 ha. Planted
      • Estate/ Producers- Albamar(6ha.), Alberto Nanclares(2.2ac.), Aquitania, Attis(13ha.), Bouza do Rei(*1984), Carballal, Condes de Albarei, Constantina Sotelo, Eladio Pineiro, Do Ferreiro, Forjas del Salnes, Grand Vinum, Lagar de Besada, Mar de de Frades(*1987), Martin Codax(*1986/Co.-Op./550 Members/450ha.), Paco & Lola, Palacio de Felinanes(*1929), Paul Perez, Pazo Barrantes(12ha.), Pazo de Villarei, Pazo Senorans, Raul Perez, Rodrigo Mendez, Santiago Roma, Seixido, Sete Cepas, Sobrieira, Terra de Asorei, Terras Vellas, Vincente Dalmau Cebrian-Sagarriga, Zarate(6.5ha.)
      • Vineyards- Cacheiro, Monteveiga, Valinas(2ha.)
  • SOUTOMAIOR      @Vigo
    • BLANCO= Albarino, Loureira
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Rias Baixas(Central)
      • VILLAGES-Ponte Caldelas, Redondela
      • Hills at the Head of Ria de Vigo(Bay)
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Oitaven/ Verdugo~River~(End of Ria de Vigo Inlet)
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Sand Over Granite
      • Estate/ Producers–
  • O ROSAL      @O Rosal
    • BLANCO= Albarino, Caina Blanca, Castanal, Loureira, Treixadura
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Rias Baixas(South-West)
      • BORDERS-Condado Do Tea(East), Portugal(South/Across Minho River)
      • VILLAGES-A Guarda, O Rosal, Tui
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
      • On~Coast/ Atlantic~Ocean~, On~Minho~River~(North), Ria de Mino(Bay)
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite/ Bedrock, Alluvial, Some Schist
    • VITICULTURE– Vine Training–VSP. Vertical Shoot Positioning
      • Estate/ Producers- Altos de Torona, Lagar Cervera, Laureatus, Santiago Ruiz, Terras Gauda, Valminor
      • Vineyards- Monte Alto(7ha.)
    • VINICULTURE- Culture of  Blending White Wines.
    • CULTURE- FESTIVALS~ ~Festa Do Tinto Rias Baixas~ (As Neves/ July)
  • CONDADO Do TEA      @Ponteareas
    • BLANCO= Albariño, Caina Blanca, Loureira, Treixadura
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Rias Baixas(South)
      • BORDERS-O Rosal(West), Portugal(South/Across Minho River)
      • VILLAGES-As Neves, Arbo, Crecente, Ponteateas, Ribadavia
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Tea~River~Tributary~Minho~River~(North)
    • CLIMATE- “Maritime” With “Continental” Influence, Warmest Sub-Zone.
    • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, Slate, Clay
    • VINICULTURE– Wines Are Riper With Less Acidity and Slightly More +ABV.
      •  Culture of  Blending White Wines.
    • VITICULTURE-
      • Estate/ Producers- As Laxas, Fento, Do Ferreiro, Fillaboa(15ha.), Finca Garabelos(12ha.), Morgadio, Nora, Pazos de Lusco, Marques de Vargas(Pazo de San Mauro), Pazos Pondal, Senorio de Rubios, Santigo Ruiz, Tico, Veiga da Princesa, Vinos del Atlantico
  • OTHERS– (Not Found Within Demarcated Sub-Zone.)
    • Estate/ Producers- Angel Sequeiros,Attis Bodega & Vinedos, La Bascula, Coral do Mar(18ha.), Eulogio Pomares, Ferreiro, Fillaboa, Goliardo, Grand Vinum, Lagar de Costa(7ha.), Lagar de Fornelos, Licia, Maior de Mendoza, Mar de Envero, Maio, Pombal a Lanzada, Ramon Bilboa, Senorio de Sobral, Tollodouro O Rosal(60ha.), Vionta, Xose Lois Sebio
    • Vineyards- El Palomar(*1875/.55ha.), Tollodouro“Estate”

RIBEIRO DO.      @Ourense, Rioadavia

  • BLANCO= Treixadura 31%, Albarino, Albillo, Godello, Jerez, Lado, Louriera, Macabeo, Palimino, Torrontes
  • TINTO= Mencia 20%, Brancellao, Caino Bravo, Caino Longo, Caino Tinto, Ferron, Garnacha Tintureira, Souson, Tempranillo
  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(South), PROVINCE-Ourense
    • BORDERS-Portugal(Near/40 km.), +Latitude(42.17°‘N’)
    • East of Atlantic Ocean(40km.), East of Orense-City(10km.)
    • -Tranistional-Zone-BETWEEN- Sea & Mountians
    • Sub-Regions- Confluence of…Avia Valley(West), Mino Valley(East), Arnoia Valley(South)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Terraces/ Valley(Aronia, Avia, Mino)”
    • SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(75mt. to 450mt.)
    • On~Avia/ Arnoia~River~Tributary~Mino~River~
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Sabrego(Decomposed Granite), Sandy Loam, Schist, Gravel
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime” Influence From Atlantic “Continental” Influence From Mountains
  • VITICULTURE- 1,490ha. Planted, Terraces AKA=Cocalcos/ Bocaribeiras
      • 5,700 Growers/ 115 Wineries
  • VINICULTURE-
    • Ribeiro Caste- White & Red Wines Made With the Highest Quality Grapes and Identified On Their Label as So.
    • Tostado Ribeiro- Naturally Sweet, Dehydrated(3 Month), +ABV.+13%
      • Maturation/ Oak/ Cherry Barrel(+6 Month)
    • Sparkling Ribeiro- Method/ Traditional
    • Ribeiro Barrica-
  • CULTURE- 1932- DO. Officially Established.
    • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Ribeiro Wine~
  • SUB-ZONES Of RIBEIRO
  • AVIA VALLEY      @San Andres
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeir0(North)
      • CITIES– Beade, Carballeda de Avia Cenile, Gomariz, Leiro
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Terraces”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(420mt.), On~Mino~River~
    • VITCULTURE-
      • Estate/ Producers- Antonio Cajide, Coto Gomariz(Nat.Pro.), Finca Vinoa(10ha.), Sancloodio, Vilerma
    • CULTURE- “Monks & Monasteries” ~San Cladia~
  • MINO VALLEY     @Castrelo de Mino
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeiro(East)
      • CITIES– Castrelo de Mino, Punxin
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude(250mt.), On~Mino~River~
    • VITICULTURE-  Estate/ Producers- Pazo Casanova
  • ARONIA VALLEY    @Arnoia
    • GEOGRAPHY- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeiro(South)
      • CITIES– Arnoia, Cortegada
    • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling”, On~Aronia~River~
  • OTHERS– (Not Located In Demarcated Sub-Zone)
    • Estate/ Producers- A Telleira, Ailala, Alanis, Casal Arman, Cunqueiro, Cume do Avia, Docampo, Dona Elisa, Eduardo Bravo, Edurardo Pena, Eloi Lorenzo, Emilio Rojo, Emaleiga, Francisco Garcia Perez, Gandarela, Lagar do Merens, Luis Anxo Rodriguez Vazquez, Manuel Formigo, Manuael Rojo, Mauro Estevez, Nairoa, Pazo Lalon, Pazo Tizon, Pazo de Vieite, Ramon do Casar, Do Rebolo, Senorio de Beade(7ha.), Terra do Castelo, Tolo do Xisto, Triade Viticultoa, Valdavia, Vina da Cal, Vina Costeira

RIBEIRA SACRA DO.    @Monforte de Lemos, Ourense

  • BLANCO= Albarin Bianco AKA=Lexitimo, Albarino, Dona Blanca, Godello, Lado, Loureira, Treixadura, Torrontes
  • TINTO= Mencia 55%, Brancellao, Caino Tinto, Garnacha Tintureira, Merenzao AKA=Bastarda, Mouration, Souson, Arauxa AKA=Tempranillo
  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(Interior), PROVINCE-Lugo, Ourense
    • BORDERS-Valdeorras DO.(East)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Valley/ Terraced”
    • On~Sil/ Navea/ Cabe~Rivers~Tributary~Mino~River~(Network of Rivers That Feed Out of the Mountains to the Mino River.)
    • SLOPES/ Sierra de Caurel, +Altitude(400mt. to 500mt.)
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime”, Influence From Atlantic(Near 40km.)
    • “Continental”, Influence From Mountains
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Decomposing Granite, Clay, Schist, Limestone
  • VITICULTURE- 1,255 ha. Planted, (6% White/ 94% Red)
    • CHALLENGES– Spring Rain
  • HISTORY- Vineyards Abandoned and Left Derelict In the Mid 1900’s That Are Now Slowly Being Reclaimed as the Wine World Explands.
  • CULTURE- 1996- DO. Officially Established
    • “Monks & Monasteries” ~Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil~
    • ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consejo Regulador Ribeiro Sacra Wine~
      • Mission~ To Guarantee the Origen of the Product, Assure the Quality of the Product and Promote the Wines Produced Under the Umbrella of the DO..
    • ~Etymology~ Ribeira Sacra…Translates to Sacred River
  • SUB-ZONES Of RIBEIRA SACRA
    • Delimitated by Topography, Altitude, Soil, Aspect/ Orientation and Micro-Climate 
  • CHANTADA      @Chantada, Taboada
    • Geography- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeira Sacra(North-West)
    • Topography- “Rolling”, On~Mino~River~
    • Estate/ Producers- Alaxina, Albarduxe, Amedo, Cabo do Mundo(2ha.), Dominguez Gonzalez, Lareu(3ha.), Grupo Peago, Romana, Santa Maria de Nogueira, Vina Garota
  • RIBERAS DO MINO     @Sober
    • Geography- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeira Sacra(Interior)
    • Topography- “Rolling/ Hilly”, On~Mino/ Cabe~River~
    • Estate/ Producers- Alma das Monas, Alvin Losada, Finca Millara(21ha.), Lopez Vazquez, Losada Fernandez, Moreiras, Moure, Sainas
  • AMANDI     @Monforte de Lemos
    • Geography- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeira Sacra(North-Interior)
    • Topography- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, On~Cabe/ Sil~River~
    • Estate/ Producers- Algueira, Arias Garcia, Arias Fernandez, Bernardino, Fernandez Rodriguez, D’Fran, Petron, Rectoral de Amandi, Regina Viarum(10ha.), Soutelo, Terrae(Barbadelo)
  • RIBEIRAS DO SIL     @Nogueira de Ramuin, Los Peares
    • Geography- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeira Sacra(South)
    • Topography- “Hilly”, On~Sil~River~
    • Estate/ Producers- Cachin, Mollon(4ha.), Costoya(6ha.), Feijoo Gonzalez(6ha.), Ponte da Boga(23ha.), Ronsel do Sil(10ha.), Valcar(6ha.)
  • QUIROGA-BIBEI     @Manzandeda, Quiroga
    • Geography- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Ribeira Sacra(South-East)
    • Topography- SLOPES/ Sierra del Caurel, On~Sil/ Navea~River~
    • Estate/ Producers- Chao do Couso(6ha.), Dominio do Bibei, Guimaro(Meixeman), Lar de Ricobao(4ha.), Pumar Rodriguez(3ha.), Val de Quiroga(25ha.)
  • OTHERS      @Not Found Within Demarcated Sub-Zone.
    • Estate/ Producers- Algueira, Alvardedos-Hobbs, Baldovar 923, Castro Candaz, Cancelino, Cividade, Fento, Fedellos do Couto(Nat.Pro.), Galanteiro, Genus de Vinum, Guimaro, Karma do Sil, Lalama, Mar de Envero, Neno da Ponte, Pont da Boga, Raul Perez, Tolo do Xisto, Ventura, Vina d’Mateo
    • Vineyards- Penso

VALDEORRAS DO.     @O Barco

  • BLANCO= Albarino, Dona Branca, Godello, Lado, Loureira, Palomino, Torrontes
  • TINTO= Mencia 45%, Albarello, Brancellao, Espadeiro, Ferron, Garnacha, Gran Negro, Merenzao, Mouraton, Souson, Arauxa AKA=Tempranillo
  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(South-East), PROVINCE-Ourense
    • BORDERS-Ribiera Sacra DO.(West), Castilla y Leon“Region”
    • CITIES-Casaio, A Rua, a Viega, Carballeda, Larouco, O Barco, O Bolo, Petin, Rubia, Villamartin
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Terraces”, On~Bibei/Jares/Sil~River~
    • SLOPES/ Cordillera Canabrica(Sierra del Eje/ Sierra Cabrera), +Altitude(250mt. to 710mt.)
    • BASINS/ Bilbei, Xares
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Slate, Granite, Quartz Schist
  • VITICULTURE- 1,351 ha. Planted
    • Estate/ Producers- Adegas Terrae, Alberto Orte, Avancia, Camino de Cabras, Carballasl, Falcoeira, Godeval, Joaquin Rebolledo, Montenovo, Pago de los Capellanes, Palacio, Pezas da Portela, Pinguela, Rafael Palacios, Telmo Rodriguez, Valdesil, Vina Somoza, Vinos Barco(Co.Op.,*1958)Virgen del Galir, Virxen de Salir, Xose Lois Sebio
    • Vineyards- Ladeiras do Bibei, Larouco
  • CULTURE-  “Valdeorras”…+Pronounced…“Val-de-air-ras”
    • 1957- DO. Officially Established.

MONTERREI DO.    @Verin

  • BLANCO= Albarino, Branca de Monterrrie, Caino Branco, Dona Blanca AKA=Moza Fresca, Godello AKA=Verdelho, Loureira, Treixadura AKA=Verdello Louro, Verdello
  • TINTO= Albarello Tinto AKA=Alvarelhoa, Arauxa AKA=Tempranillo, Bastardo, Caino Redondo AKA=Caino Tinto, Garnacha, Mencia, Merenzao AKA=Trousseau, Mouraton AKA=Juan Garcia, Serodio, Souson, Zamarrica
  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(South), PROVINCE-Ourense, @Hw.#A52
    • MUNICIPALITIES-(5)-Castrelo do Val, Monterrei, Oimbra, Rios, Verin y Vilardevos
    • BORDERS-Portugal(South)
  • TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Tamega)”
    • SLOPES/ Serra do Larouco, +Altitude(400mt. to 600mt.), BASIN/~Duoro River~
    • On~Tamega~River~Tributary~Duoro~River~
  • SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
    • Decomposing Granite(Sand), Slate, Shale, Schist, Fraga(Clay)
  • CLIMATE- “Maritime”, With “Continental”, Influence, Warmest/ Driest Area In Galicia.
    • +Rain Shadow/ Serra do Larouco,  +Diurnal Shift
    • *Summers– Long, Warm, Dry
  • VITICULTURE- 566 ha. Planted, (63% White/ 37% Red)
    • Estate/ Producers- Abeledos, Candeo, Castro de Lobarzan, Crego E Monaguillo, Gargalo, Do Muradella(20 ha./Jose Luis Mateo Garcia),  Mara, Minius, Muradella, Pazo de Monterrey, Pazo da Tapias, Tapias Marinan, Valminor, Via Arxentea
    • CHALLENGES/ Mildew, Botrytis(Unwanted), Grape Moth, Green Masquito
  • VINICULTURE- Blanca,(+60% Dona Blanca, Godello, Treixadura)  
    • Tinto(+60% Mencia, Merenzao)  Superior(+85% of Any Native Variety.)
  • CULTURE- 
    • 900- Evidence of Wine Culture.
    • 1994- DO. Officially Established.
    • ~Etymology~ From Monterrey, Meaning King’s Mountain, Referring to Mountains Surrounding Valley.
  • HISTORY-  2000 Years of Wine History, Influence by the Romans.
  • SUB-ZONES Of MONTERRIE
    • LADERA De MONTERRIE
      • Geography- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Monterrie
      • Topography- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Monterrie, Hillsides Vineyards
    • VAL De MONTERRIE
      • Topography- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Monterrie)”, Valley Floor Vineyards
      • Geography- REGION-Galicia, SUB-REGION-Monterrie

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Vino de la Tierra’s of Galicia

  • BLANCO= Any White Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Galicia.
  • TINTO= Any Red Grapes Varieties Approved For Production In Galicia.
  • VITICULTURE- Wines Produced In “GALICIA” Non-Conforming to DO.

BETANZOS VT.     @

  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(North), PROVINCES– ?
  • CULTURE- 2000- VT. Officially Established.

BARBANZA E IRIA VT.      @

  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(West), PROVINCES– ?
    • On~Coast/ Atlantic~Ocean~
  • TOPOGRAPHY- On~Ulla~River~
  • CULTURE- 2006- VT. Officially Established.

RIBEIRAS DO MORRAZO VT.      @

  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(West), PROVINCES– ?
    • On~Coast/ Atlantic~Ocean~
  • CULTURE- 1998- VT. Officially Established.

VAL Del MINO-OURENSE VT.     @Ourense

  • GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Galicia(South-Central), 
    • MUNICIPALITIES– Barbadas, Coles, Ourense, O Pereiro de Aguiar, San Cibrao das Vinas, Toen
  • TOPOGRAPHY- On~Mino~River~
  • CULTURE- 2001- VT. Officially Established.

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