THE WINES OF GALICIA

Everything you need to know to learn about them, love them, and drink them.

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The Wines of Galicia Gets a New Look
The Wines of Galicia Gets a New Look

I’ve been working on some big updates to The Wines of Galicia, and I’m excited to finally share them.

If you’re reading this, you’ve already noticed that the site has a fresh new design, a faster loading time, and an overall smoother experience.

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This Disease Could Kill Galician Wine as We Know It
This Disease Could Kill Galician Wine as We Know It

Its name is Flavescence dorée. It’s a serious vine disease. It’s spreading in Galicia. But it’s not the disease we should be worried about.

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Sarah Jane Evans MW Talks Galician Wine
Sarah Jane Evans MW Talks Galician Wine

Sarah Jane Evans first stepped off a train in Santiago de Compostela in the rain—a perfect first experience of Galicia, if you ask me. We talked about Galicia’s past, present, and future challenges.

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The Case for Aging Your Albariño
The Case for Aging Your Albariño

I spoke to molecular biologist Rubén López-Cortés about the aromas in Galician wine, and why there’s no excuse to not put away a bottle of two of Albariño.

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Atlantic, expressive, vibrant, unforgettable...

There are countless ways to describe Galician wines. This lush, green region in northwest Spain is home to a winemaking heritage shaped by its rugged coastline, diverse terroir, and the dedication of generations of vintners.

Galicia’s five Denominaciones de Origen (DOs)—Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras, Monterrei, and Ribeiro— and five Indicacións Xeográficas Protexidas (IXPs) each offer their own expression of Galicia’s terroir, from crisp, saline Albariño and honeyed, floral Treixadura to elegant, Atlantic-influenced Mencía and structured, age-worthy Godello.

Here, you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your Galician wine journey:

Whether you’re planning a trip, exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Galicia’s vineyards from afar, or discovering the traditions behind each wine, this is your guide to experiencing THE WINES OF GALICIA.

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