Galicia
The Ribeira Sacra is located in the eastern part of Galicia, adjacent to the Valdeorras area, which is considered to be the gateway linking the region to the rest of Spain. The Ribeira Sacra vineyards are planted on the steep slopes of the valleys and canyons of the rivers Sil and Miño and their tributaries.
Is Ribeira Sacra in Galicia?
It is in Galicia in northern Spain, and its dense forests form impressive landscapes. In the Ribeira Sacra (named a Biosphere Reserve next to the Serras do Oribio and Courel) you will find a dozen interesting medieval monasteries and one of the oldest wine productions in Spain.
What to do in Ribeira Sacra?
Atlantic Islands National Park.
What kind of wine is godello?
white
Godello is a white variety of wine grape grown in northwestern Spain, in particular in Galicia. The Gouveio found in northern Portugal is thought to be the same grape variety.
What is Ribera del Duero wine?
Ribera del Duero is an important wine region in Castilla y Leon, northern Spain. Its reputation is largely thanks to the high-quality of its red wines made mainly from Tempranillo grapes. Its Unico wine is generally regarded as Spain’s greatest and is served at royal functions.
Is Godello wine dry?
Dry
Godello/Sweetness of resulting wine
What does Godello wine taste like?
Godello is a versatile variety that is often shaped by both terroir and vintage and leaves the winemaker’s thumbprint on the wine. I find the variety is rich in flavors from lemon zest, green apples, quince, to a floral perfume and even reaches tropical notes in a warmer vintage.
Is Ribera del Duero a good wine?
Is Ribera del Duero a dry wine?
Viña Gormaz Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero, 2015 – from dry farmed 50 year old vines and fermented in concrete tanks, VIña Gormaz features sweet, old-vine fruit of currants and cherry with polished tannins that eschew the need for oak aging.
Can you age Godello?
Bright yellow, on the palate it is all contained youth, lemony and full in the mouth and promises to become even more tickling while gaining bottle age. By now it is clear that the Godello positively benefits from aging.
Where is Tempranillo grown?
Spain
Tempranillo originated in the Iberian Peninsula and the vast majority of plantings are still in Spain, although it is also an essential component of the Port wines of Portugal. Tempranillo has spread to Spanish-influenced new world wine regions like Mexico and California.
Where is Ribera wine from?
One of Spain’s top red wine–producing regions, Ribera del Duero is located in the northwest of the country, about two hours north of Madrid, in the center of Castilla y León, Spain’s largest autonomía, or state. Ribera del Duero runs from the east of Aranda del Duero westward to Valladolid.
