Galicia DO Regions

There are 5 Denominación de Origen (DO) in Galicia:

Ribeiro DO (1932)

Ribeiro is the oldest DO in Galicia

White wines represent 95% of the wine produced in Ribeiro, and is most common is Treixadura.

Valedorras DO (1945)

Climate: Cold winters. Hot summers. Mild autumns and springs.

Rias Baixas DO (1988)

Rias Baixas DO (lower Rias), close to Portugal, is known to produce the best Albariño in the world.

In Portugal the same grape is called Alvarinho.

Monterrei DO (1994)

Monterrei has become a relevant wine region after of the wines were praised by wine critic Robert M. Parker in 2008.

Ribeira Sacra DO (1996)

Ribeira Sacra is best known for the dry red wine Ribeira Sacra from the Mencía grape.