Adega Manuel Formigo

Manuel Formigo farms six hectares of vineyards in Beade. His father began planting native varieties in 1976, including Treixadura, Loureira, and Caíño. When his father sold his share of the family vineyards, Manuel took over and began making wine in 2006. Today, he works with traditional grapes such as Treixadura, Loureira, Torrontés, Caíño, and Albillo do Avia.

The Wines

Formigo Blanco – Palomino, Treixadura, Godello, Torrontés, Loureira, Albilla, Caíño Blanco, and Albariño from vines averaging 35 years old planted on decomposed granite (sábrego). Hand-harvested with bunch selection, destemmed, and gently pressed in a semi-closed pneumatic press.

Finca Teira Blanco – 70% Treixadura, 15% Godello, 10% Caíño Blanco, 5% Torrontés from vines averaging 25 years old planted on decomposed granite (sábrego). Made exclusively with free-run juice.

Teira X — 55% Treixadura 15%, Albilla, 15% Albariño, 15% Loureira from vines averaging 40 years old planted on decomposed granite (sábrego).

Tino – 100% Albilla do Avia from Miñoteira in Beade with an average vine age of 15 years. Planted on decomposed granite (sábrego) over hard bedrock with abundant stones and gravel. Production: ~660 bottles.

Cholo — 100% Loureira from Miñoteira in Beade with an average vine age of 20 years. Planted on decomposed granite (sábrego) over hard bedrock with abundant stones and gravel. Production: ~2,000 bottles.