Ribeira Sacra’s Growing Problems
Faced with excess production and no solution in sight, Ribeira Sacra needs to take steps to compete on a global scale and appeal to the modern consumer.
Galician Wine News Roundup
Here’s a rundown of some Galician wine news from the month of January, translated from the original Spanish (or Galician) for your convenience.
Galician Wine News Roundup
Here’s a rundown of some Galician wine news from the month of October, translated from the original Spanish (or Galician) for your convenience.
Galician Wine News Roundup
Here’s a rundown of some Galician wine news from the month of September, translated from the original Spanish (or Galician) for your convenience.
How to Read a Galician Wine Label
You don’t need to speak Galician or have a degree in Spanish wine to correctly decipher a Galician wine label. Here are a few tips to help see what you’re drinking. Anatomy of a Wine Label Here are five key things to look for on a Galician wine label. 1. O Nome: The name of the …
Ribeiras do Miño
Ribeiras do Miño (ree-BAY-ras do MEEN-yo) is the second-largest subzone of the Ribeira Sacra appellation. As its name (“banks of the Miño”) suggests, it’s located along the eastern bank of the Miño River. Its 358 hectares are home to 816 registered growers, the most out of all the subzones, and 18 wineries. A Little Geography …
Ribeiras do Sil
Ribeiras do Sil is the subzone across the Sil River from Amandi, and the second-smallest subzone of the Ribeira Sacra. It’s got some of the most beautiful scenery in the Ribeira Sacra, with much more than just vineyards. A Little Geography © Noah Chichester, 2022, All Rights Reserved Ribeiras do Sil is located on the left …
Quiroga-Bibei
Quiroga-Bibei (key-ROW-guh bee-BAY) is a subzone of the Ribeira Sacra wine appellation. It encompasses the Quiroga valley, the banks of the Sil and Bibei rivers, and mountainous territory around Manzaneda and Pobra de Trives. Quiroga narrowly beats Ribeiras do Miño for the title of largest subzone in Ribeira Sacra, with 392 hectares and 390 growers. A Little Geography Quiroga-Bibei …