Rias Baixas white wine

Rías Baixas is one of the five Denominations of Origin of wine that exist in Galicia. It was born in the late twentieth century, in the 80s. Today, the vineyards spread over an area of ​​almost 3,000 hectares, owned by about 200 winemakers. This D.O. is divided into five zones: Valle de Salnés, Condado del Tea, El Rosal, Sotomayor and Ribera del Ulla.

The wines with Denomination of Origin Rías Baixas are those that are produced with the Albariño grape, one of the most special in the Spanish geography, and all over the world. It is characterized by its small size and its great fruity aroma. With it, the best white wines are elaborated to accompany fish and seafood.

If there is something for which Galicia is totally different from other wine regions of the world, it is because the vines are planted on granite pergolas, called parrales. The explanation is very simple: protect the vines from moisture.

Albariño grape: its history

The history of this grape is very special, since it arrived in Galicia by chance. It was imported from the basin of the Rhine by Monks of the Monastery of Armenteira in the twelfth century.

The best known types of wines from Rías Baixas

Rias Baixas Albariño: is the most popular variety of them, both nationally and internationally. The wine is made entirely with Albariño grapes.

Rías Baixas Val do Salnés: Albariño grapes must be at least 70% of the elaboration. The remaining 30% admit different varieties, as long as they are produced in the Val do Salnés area.

Rías Baixas Tinto: although this area of ​​Galicia is well known for its white wines, red wines are also produced, although in much smaller amount. This Rías Baixas wine is made with recognized red grapes that belong to any of the areas.

To this day, the Rías Baixas wines are well known globally. Every year thousands of liters are exported to countries around the world such as Switzerland, Japan, Germany or the United States, among others.