SPAIN
GALICIA: RIBEIRA SACRA, RIBEIRO, MONTERREI, VALDEORRAS, RIAS BAIXAS
ADEGA GUIMARO, PEDRO RODRÍGUEZ, RIBEIRA SACRA
Pedro Rodríguez of Adega Guimaro was among the first growers bringing international attention to the remote region of Ribeira Sacra. Although his family was making wine for as long as they remember, it was only in 1991 that they started bottling it, joining the newly created DO couple of years later. They named their winery “Guimaro” (meaning “rebel” in Gallego) – as a tribute to Pedro’s grandfather. Continuing the work of his parents, Pedro has managed to bring the estate on to the next level. In early 2000 he collaborated with Raúl Perez, who helped him realise the potential of the old plots of vines located on the steep, south facing slopes composed mainly of granite, schist, and slate. With time, the best parcels were identified, yields reduced, and organic farming implemented. In his effort to transmit the essence of the place, Pedro chooses to focus on the viticulture, keeping things simple in the winery.
BLANCO JOVEN
Ref.: V0001271 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Godello and others
CEPAS VIEJAS
Ref.: V0001272 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Godello and others
JOVEN
Ref.: V0001270 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
CAMINO REAL
Ref.: V0001335 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
SAN PEDRO
Ref.: V0005054 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
Single Vineyards
FINCA MEIXEMAN
Ref.: V0001273 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
A PONTE
Ref.: V0001336 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
FINCA CAPELINOS
Ref.: V0001274 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
FINCA CAPELINOS
Ref.: V0001274 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
FINCA POMBEIRAS
Ref.: V0001275 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
FINCA POMBEIRAS
Ref.: V0001275 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
LUIS ANXO RODRÍGUEZ VÁZQUEZ, RIBEIRO
In recent years Ribeiro has emerged as an area with the most potential within Galicia. But it was not always like this... Back in the 1980’s Luis Anxo
Rodríguez Vázquez was among handful of so called colleiteiros – farmers, for whom, small scale vine growing remained a way of life. After studying enology, Luis returned to Ribeiro taking over the family farm. He has divided his vineyards into more than 100 micro- parcels, planted with native varieties: Treixadura, Lado, Albariño, Torrontes in whites and red ones: Brancellao, Caiño Longo, Caiño Redondo, and Ferrol, which Luis favors the most. The vines aged between 10 – 50 years, grow on traditional terraces on decomposed granite soil. Made in miniscule quantities the wines of Luis have reputation among sommeliers and collectors as some of the most compelling and rare in Europe, while being a prove that Galician reds and whites can age with elegance. We feel very privileged having them to our portfolio.
VIÑA DE MARTIN OS PASAS WHITE
Ref.: V0004582 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Albariño, Lado, Torrontes
A TEIXA WHITE
Ref.: V0004586 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, 5% Godello and Albariño
A TEIXA WHITE
Ref.: V0005039 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, 5% Godello and Albariño
VIÑA DE MARTIN ESCOLMA WHITE
Ref.: V0004584 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Albariño, Lado, Torrontes
VIÑA DE MARTIN ESCOLMA WHITE
Ref.: V0005037 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Albariño, Lado, Torrontes
VIÑA DE MARTIN A TORNA DOS PASAS RED
Ref.: V0004583 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Brancellao, Caino Longo, Ferrol, Caino Redondo
VIÑA DE MARTIN A TORNA DOS PASAS RED
Ref.: V0005038 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Brancellao, Caino Longo, Ferrol, Caino Redondo
A TORNA DOS PASAS ESCOLMA RED
Ref.: V0004710 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Brancellao, Caino Longo, Ferrol, Caino Redondo
RAFAEL PALACIOS, VALDEORRAS
Having collaborated with some winegrowers from the area and attracted by the potential of the
Godello variety, Rafael Palacios started his own project in the long-neglected vineyards of Valdeorras in 2004.
The extreme topography of the soil led him to this historic region, filled with terraced sites. Historically, the vineyard´s small parcels were divided by drawing lots or “Sorte” in Galician. He works in the highest parts of Valdeorras with old vines of Godello, following biodynamic methods. Nowadays his wines are a reference for Spanish whites.
LOURO DO BOLO
Ref.: V0000356 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Godello
AS SORTES
Ref.: V0004880 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Godello
SORTE ANTIGA
Ref.: V0004188 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Godello
O SORO
Ref.: V0000441 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Godello
VIA ARXÉNTEA, MANUEL GUERRA JUSTO, MONTERREI
Manuel Guerra currently owns 3.5 acres of vineyards within the DO of Monterrei, planted mainly to Godello, Treixadura and Mencía – the signature grape varieties of the region. Assisted by the well-known enologist Manuel Bueno, he makes 1,500 cases annually of the white wine and 700 cases of the Mencía based red. Both wines are made from only estate grown fruit, harvested by hand and processed with utmost care and respect.
VIA ARXENTEA WHITE
Ref.: V0001124 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Godello, Treixadura
VIA ARXENTEA RED
Ref.: V0001125 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mencía
QUINTA DA MURALLEDA, JOSE LUIS MATEO, MONTERREI
"Many producers consider José Luis Mateo to be the finest grape grower in Galicia. He is relentless in his search for excellence and is often unhappy with the results even when you think the wines are amazing. In fact, his wines are amazing, without a doubt the finest of Monterrei, and they transcend the appellation and find themselves among the finest wines from Galicia and from Spain" Luis Gutierrez for Wine Advocate.
Quinta da Muradella – is a winery we have been hoping to add to our portfolio for quite some time. José Luis Mateo – is a humble, yet influential and inspiring grower. For decades he has been patiently exploring the terroir of his home region, working 20 hectares of vines divided into 23 single vineyard plots, planted with plethora of indigenous grape varieties. It is a recovery project, built with perseverance and scrupulous attitude, but José Mateo comments with typical for himself stoicism: “This is a work of many generations. I am not in a hurry.... I’d rather do little but be good at it”.
CANDEA WHITE
Ref.: V0004246 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Dona Blanca, Verdello, Treixadura
ALANDA WHITE
Ref.: V0004235 Vintage: 2017
Grape Varietals: Dona Blanca, Treixadura, Vermello
GORVIA WHITE
Ref.: V0004237 Vintage: 2014
Grape Varietals: Dona Blanca
TREIXADURA BAJO VELO
Ref.: V0004242 Vintage: 2013
Grape Varietals: Treixadura
MURADELLA WHITE
Ref.: V0004240 Vintage: 2015
Grape Varietals: Treixadura
DOÑA BLANCA
Ref.: V0004238 Vintage: 2015
Grape Varietals: Doña Blanca
vVERDELLO ANTIGUO
Ref.: V0005082 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Verdello
CANDEA RED
Ref.: V0004590 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía, Arauxa, Garnacha Tintorera, Mouraton, Alicante Bouschet
ALANDA RED
Ref.: V0004236 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Mencía, Bastardo, Garnacha Tintorera
BASTARDO
Ref.: V0004244 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Bastardo
VITICULTURA DE MONTAÑA
Ref.: V0004243 Vintage: 2013
Grape Varietals: Bastardo, Mencía, Mouraton, Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanca, gran Negro
GORVIA RED
Ref.: V0005083 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Mencía, Bastardo, Caiño Redondo
GARNACHA TINTORERA
Ref.: V0005084 Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Garnacha Tintorera
EL PLIEGUE
Ref.: V0005085 Vintage: 2015
Grape Varietals: Field Blend-Bastardo, Mencía, Carabueñeta, Brancellao, Caiño Longo
BODEGAS EIDOSELA, RIAS BAIXAS
Bodegas Eidosela was formed by a group of artisan winemakers in 2003. They set out to unify a number osf small, family owned vineyards where Albariño was the dominant grape variety. They offered knowledge and support to the local producers and as quality improved, they combined their production to make two wines; Arbastrum & Eidosela. Today, 45 hectares of vineyard supply the winery.
EIDOSELA
Ref.: V0005055 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
BODEGAS ALBAMAR, XURXO ALBA PADÍN, RÍAS BAIXAS (VAL DO SALNES)
his project started in the early 80’s, when the parents of Xurxo Alba Padin started to plant and work the family land, selling their product to the wineries in the area. Coming from a long line of of vine growers, Xurxo followed the family tradition of becoming a wine producer. In July 2006, after finishing studies in oenology, he started turning his dream into reality. Taking charge of the 3 hectare family vineyard, that has a total production of 38.000L in the Rias Baixas region, he has created “Albamar”. We feel this is the most exciting Albariño we have ever tasted! Power and elegance in equal measure - these mineral driven wines will open your senses to the Atlantic sea - “Albamar” Alongside the sensational Albarino based white wines, Albamar also encompasses a range of Atlantic influenced reds made in miniscule quantities.
ALBAMAR
Ref.: V0001001 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ALBAMAR FINCA O PEREIRO
Ref.: V0001003 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
PEPE LUIS
Ref.: V0001128 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ALBAMAR 69 ARROBAS
Ref.: V0001184 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ALBINO ALBAMAR
Ref.: V0004522 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Caiño Tinto
ALMA DE MAR-ALBAMAR
Ref.: V0004529 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Albariño
O ESTEIRO
Ref.: V0001169 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Mencía, Caino, Bastardo
ALBAMAR ANCESTRAL - Pet Nat
Ref.: NEW Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ADEGAS CASTROBREY, RIAS BAIXAS (RIBEIRA DO ULLA)
Adegas Castrobrey is a family winery currently run by Ramon Blanco, who represents the third generation working the 9 hectarea finca, split into 13 plots. The vineyards and the winery are in San salvador de Comenzo, in the most northern subzone of Rias Baixas, some km away from santiago de Compostela. Unlike in other past of the region, this area has fewer wineries and Castrobrey is considered a benchmark and the most emblematic of them all. Apart from quite strong Atlantic influence, this is also the most inland part of the DO, characterised by slightly higher altitude and distinctive soil type, composed of limestone rich clay with proportion of quartz, over granitic bedrock. The grapes receive maximum sun exposure as the vines are trained on traditional pergola, which also provide much needed ventilation. For several years now Castrobrey follows sustainable farming methods, minimising the use of chemicals and encouraging the biodiversity in their vineyards.
CASTRO VALDES
Ref.: V0004963 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS
Ref.: V0000582 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS VINTAGE
Ref.: V0004678 Vintage: 2013
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS DAMAJUANAS
Ref.: V0005022 Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS P-242
Ref.: V0005071 Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Albariño
NANCLARES I PRIETO, ALBERTO NANCLARES&SILVIA PRIETO,
RIAS BAIXAS (VAL DO SALNÉS)
For Alberto Nanclares, it was the love of the sea (sailing) and a search for more peaceful lifestyle, that in 1990’s made him move from Madrid to Galicia. Becoming a vine grower, was not part of a plan... However, as he settled in the village of Castrelo (north of Cambados, Rias Baixas), his new house came with a small plot of Albariño, which simply could not be ignored! In truly local manner, Alberto started to work this small parcel. A few years later he added more vineyards and converted his garage into a micro scale winery, intending to explore the personality of Albariño – biodynamically grown on sandy decomposed granite soils of Val do Salnes. In all his vineyards he only uses natural compost (a mix of vine stems and seaweed from the Arousa estuary). In 2015 Alberto has partnered up with Silvia Prieto – a talented, young winemaker, whose creativity and enthusiasm clearly impacted the project in most positive way. Together they make full-flavored, singular wines far removed from the standardized impression of commercially made Albariño - we have found them most engaging!
DANDELION
Ref.: V0004200 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
TEMPUS VIVENDI
Ref.: V0004201 Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
O BOCOI VELLO
Ref.: V0004421 Vintage: 2021-2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
NANCLARES
Ref.: V0004202 Vintage: 2021-2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SOVERRIBAS
Ref.: V0004203 Vintage: 2021-2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
A GRANA
Ref.: V0004204 Vintage: 2021-2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
PARAJE MINA
Ref.: V0005036 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
A SENDA VERMELLA
Ref.: V0004392 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Caiño, Mencía
O SON DAS PISADAS
Ref.: V0004943 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Mencía
LABORES DA PODA
Ref.: V0004944 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Caiño
ANFORA VERMELLA
Ref.: V0004946 Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Caiño
ADEGA DO VIMBIO, RIAS BAIXAS
(O´ROSAL)
Adgea do Vimbio was started in 2012 by Martin Crusat, and his wife Patricia with just one plot of Martin’s father’s vines in Tomiño (O’Rosal part of Rias Baixas). Biologist by profession, right from the start Matrin envisioned this project as a lifetime comitment to working close with nature, in a minimalistic, manual way. He named his adega Vimbio – in galego refering to the long, flexible willow rods, traditionally used to tie the vines to their trellises. Martin and Patricia work with 2.5 hectares of vines split between three plots in direct proximity to the river Miño, separating this part of Rias Baixas from Portugal. Apart from their purity and textrural dimension, the wines of Adega do Vimbio impressed us with their distinctive multivarietal character. Interestingly, in O’Rosal subzone of Rias Baixas Albariño is often blended with Caiño Blanco and Loureiro.
In recent years Martin was also part of a project involving a red wine made with the ultra-rare Castañal, Caiño Tinto and Sousón. We couldn’t resist to bring small quantity of this special wine!
VIMBIO
Ref.: V0004860 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
VIMBIO LANDRA
Ref.: V0004990 Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
TEIMOSIA
Ref.: V0004862 Vintage: 2017
Grape Varietals: Caiño Tinto, Sousón, Castañal