DO Ribeiro

Ribeiro D.O. wines are outstanding for the diversity generated by its many plots, wineries and varieties,

together with the experience and good practice characteristic of a region where winemaking has been a

major industry since the Roman invasion. The legendary and well-earned fame of Ribeiro wines is the result

of carefully blended native grape varieties, each with its own unique and distinctive character.

The  Ribeiro  Denomination  of  Origin  is  in Southern Galicia, on the North-West edge of the province  of

Ourense, where the  valleys  formed by the Miño, Avia, Arnoia and  Barbantiño rivers meet. It has 2,685

hectares of vineyards.

The  vineyards  cover  areas of  varying  altitudes, from 75 to 400 metres above sea level, in valleys and 

sometimes very  steep  hillsides  on  terraces known as “socalcos” or “bocarribeiras” that follow the

contours of the hills.

The area’s distinctive climate is due to its sheltered position and its southern location in Galicia. The land

is well protected from sub-Atlantic storms and enjoys an Oceanic-Mediterranean eco-climate, making it

damp with mild temperatures that reach an annual average of 14.5ºC.

Its mixed Oceanic and Mediterranean climate enables the grapes to ripen while preserving their aroma and

acidity.

The  Ribeiro  whites  are  very  solid  wines  that  are  almost  always  associated automatically  with  shellfish

 and  fish . They are also perfectly married with mild cheeses, pork sausages and mild-flavoured dishes.

DO Ribeiro produces White wine, Red wine and "Tostado wine".