The Wines of Galicia

I spoke to molecular biologist Rubén López-Cortés about the aromas in Galician wine, and why there’s no excuse to not put away a bottle of two of Albariño.

Vega Sicilia has begun work on Viñedos Veiga, its pioneering project in the town of Crecente, in the Condado do Tea subzone of Rías Baixas. The winery is expected to take a year and a half to complete.

Harvests over five million kilos have been the norm in Ribeira Sacra for the past few years, but that’s coming to an end as of this year. The region’s regulatory council recently voted to lower the maximum yields for red grape varieties by about 20%, aiming to prioritize quality and…

Even if you don’t speak Galician, there are plenty of ways you can help support the language and its preservation. Like listening to music!