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 Pérez, 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
● White
Ref.: V0001271
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Godello and others
CEPAS VIEJAS
● White
Ref.: V0001272
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Godello and others
JOVEN
● Red
Ref.: V0001270
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
CAMINO REAL
● Red
Ref.: V0001335
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
SAN PEDRO
● Red
Ref.: V0005054
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
Single Vineyards
FINCA MEIXEMAN
● Red
Ref.: V0001273
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
A PONTE
● Red
Ref.: V0001336
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
FINCA CAPELINOS
● Red
Ref.: V0001274
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
FINCA POMBEIRAS
● Red
Ref.: V0001275
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mencía and others
LUIS ANXO RODRÍGUEZ VÁZQUEZ, ARNOIA VALLEY AND RIBADAVIA
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 oenology, Luis returned to Ribeiro taking over the family farm. He divided his vineyards into more than 100 micro- parcels, planted with native varieties: Treixadura, Lado, Albariño, Torrontes in whites and red ones: Brancellao, Caíño Longo, Caíño Redondo, and Ferrol, which Luis favours 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
● White
Ref.: V0005248
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Albariño, Lado, Torrontes
A TEIXA WHITE
● White
Ref.: V0005039
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, 5% Godello and Albariño
VIÑA DE MARTIN ESCOLMA WHITE
● White
Ref.: V0004584
Vintage: 2017
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Albariño, Lado, Torrontes
VIÑA DE MARTIN ESCOLMA WHITE
● White
Ref.: V0005037
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Albariño, Lado, Torrontes
VIÑA DE MARTIN A TORNA DOS PASAS RED
● Red
Ref.: V0005038
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Brancellao, Caino Longo, Ferrol, Caino Redondo
A TORNA DOS PASAS ESCOLMA RED
● Red
Ref.: V0004710
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Brancellao, Caino Longo, Ferrol, Caino Redondo
NEW FAZENDA AGRICOLA AUGALEVADA, IAGO GARRIDO, RIBEIRO
In his quiet and humble way, Iago Garrido has been quietly revolutionizing Galicia’s winemaking scene over the past few years, particularly in DO Ribeiro. He began his project in 2009 with just 2.5 hectares of vines in the village of Riboó, on the left bank of the Avia Valley, choosing to farm biodynamically and becoming the first and only Demeter-certified winery in Ribeiro.
Initially, he planted Godello and Treixadura, but after a few years, he was dissatisfied with the results and began regrafting to other varieties, notably Lado and Agudello (Chenin Blanc). Refusing to settle for mediocrity or take shortcuts, Iago worked tirelessly to redefine and perfect his wines.
Over time, he forged strong relationships with like-minded growers, from whom he sources grapes for his “Ollos” reds and whites.
The Augalevada project has made a remarkable leap in quality. Both the whites and reds now show greater finesse and purity, and it is a true pleasure to share them with you!
OLLOS DE ROQUE
● White
Ref.: V0004281
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Lado, Agudelo
OLLOS BLANCO
● White
Ref.: V0005293
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Treixadura, Albariño, Godello
OLLOS TINTO
● Red
Ref.: V0005294
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Caiño Longo, Brancellao, Espadeiro, Sousón
AREAS DE REI
● White
Ref.: V0005295
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Doña Branca
RAFAEL PALACIOS, VALDEORRAS, O BOLO
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, dating back to the Roman times. Historically, the vineyard´s small parcels were divided to small lots or “sorte” in Galician. Rafael works at the highest elevations of the region, cultivating old-vine Godello using biodynamic practices, with a strong emphasis on expressing terroir.
Today, his wines enjoy cult status and are widely regarded as a benchmark for quality Spanish white wines.
LOURO DO BOLO
● White
Ref.: V0000356
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Godello
AS SORTES
● White
Ref.: V0004880
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Godello
AS SORTES
● White
Ref.: V0000051
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Godello
SORTE ANTIGA
● White
Ref.: V0004188
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Godello
SORTE ANTIGA
● White
Ref.: V0004188
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Godello
O SORO
● White
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 oenologist 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
● White
Ref.: V0001124
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Godello, Treixadura
VIA ARXENTEA RED
● Red
Ref.: V0001125
Vintage: 2022
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 the finest of Monterrei, and they transcend the appellation and find themselves among the finest wines from Galicia and from Spain”. Luis Gutierrez for The 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 a typical stoicism: “This is a work of many generations. I am not in a hurry.... I’d rather do little but be good at it”.
TREIXADURA BAJO VELO
● White
Ref.: V0004242
Vintage: 2013
Grape Varietals: Treixadura
MURADELLA WHITE
● White
Ref.: V0004240
Vintage: 2015
Grape Varietals: Treixadura
VERDELLO ANTIGUO
● White
Ref.: V0005082
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Verdello
ALANDA RED
● Red
Ref.: V0004236
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Mencía, Bastardo, Garnacha Tintorera
BASTARDO
● Red
Ref.: V0004244
Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Bastardo
VITICULTURA DE MONTAÑA
● Red
Ref.: V0004243
Vintage: 2013
Grape Varietals: Bastardo, Mencía, Mouraton, Garnacha Tintorera, Doña Blanca, gran Negro
GORVIA RED
● Red
Ref.: V0005083
Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Mencía, Bastardo, Caiño Redondo
GARNACHA TINTORERA
● Red
Ref.: V0005084
Vintage: 2016
Grape Varietals: Garnacha Tintorera
EL PLIEGUE
● Red
Ref.: V0005085
Vintage: 2015
Grape Varietals: Field Blend-Bastardo, Mencía, Carabueñeta, Brancellao, Caiño Longo
BODEGAS EIDOSELA, RIAS BAIXAS, CONDADO DO TEA
Bodegas Eidosela was formed by a group of artisan winemakers in 2003. They set out to unify several small, family-owned vineyards where Albariño was the dominant grape variety. They offered knowledge and support to the local growers and as quality improved, they combined their production to make two wines: Arbastrum & Eidosela. Today, 45 hectares of vineyard supply the winery.
EIDOSELA
● Red
Ref.: V0005055
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Albariño
BODEGAS ALBAMAR, XURXO ALBA PADÍN, RÍAS BAIXAS, VAL DO SALNES
The Albamar project began in the early 1980s, when the parents of Xurxo Alba Padín planted vines on the family’s land, choosing to cultivate their own vineyards and sell the fruit to local wineries. Rooted in a long tradition of vine growing, Xurxo naturally followed in his family’s footsteps and became a winemaker.
In July 2006, after completing his studies in oenology, he began to turn his vision into reality. Taking responsibility for just 3 ha of vineyards in the Rías Baixas region, with a total production of 38,000 litres, he founded Albamar.
These wines represent some of the most compelling Albariño we have encountered. Balancing power and finesse, they are distinctly mineral and profoundly influenced by the Atlantic, offering a vivid expression of place.
In addition to its outstanding Albariño-based white wines, Albamar also produces a limited range of Atlantic-inspired reds and clarete, crafted in extremely small quantities.
ALBAMAR
● White
Ref.: V0001001
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ALBAMAR FINCA O PEREIRO
● White
Ref.: V0001003
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
PEPE LUIS
● White
Ref.: V0001128
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ALBAMAR 69 ARROBAS
● White
Ref.: V0001184
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ALBINO ALBAMAR
● White
Ref.: V0004522
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Caiño Tinto
ALMA DE MAR-ALBAMAR
● White
Ref.: V0005094
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
O ESTEIRO
● Red
Ref.: V0001169
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Mencía, Caino, Bastardo
ALBAMAR ANCESTRAL - Pet Nat
● White
Ref.: V0001385
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
ADEGAS CASTROBREY, RIAS BAIXAS (RIBEIRA DO ULLA)
Adegas Castrobrey is a family winery currently run by Ramón Blanco, who represents the third generation working the 9 ha finca, split into 17 plots. The vineyards and the winery are in San Salvador de Comenzo, in the most northern subzone of Rias Baixas, some 20 km away from Santiago de Compostella. Unlike in other parts 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, characterized 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, minimizing the use of chemicals and encouraging the biodiversity in their vineyards.
SIN PALABRAS
● White
Ref.: V0000582
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS VINTAGE
● White
Ref.: V0004678
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS DAMAJUANAS
● White
Ref.: V0005022
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS P-242
● White
Ref.: V0005071
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS CEPAS SELECTION 186
● White
Ref.: V0005130
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SIN PALABRAS CEPAS CELEBRACION F-1982
● White
Ref.: V0005131
Vintage: 2018
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 Silvía 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
● White
Ref.: V0004200
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Albariño
TEMPUS VIVENDI
● White
Ref.: V0004201
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Albariño
O BOCOI VELLO
● White
Ref.: V0004421
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
O BOCOI VELLO
● White
Ref.: V0005249
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
NANCLARES
● White
Ref.: V0004202
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SOVERRIBAS
● White
Ref.: V0004203
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
SOVERRIBAS
● White
Ref.: V0004203
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Albariño
A GRANA
● White
Ref.: V0004204
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
PARAJE MINA
● White
Ref.: V0005036
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Albariño
A SENDA VERMELLA
● Red
Ref.: V0005122
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Caiño, Mencía
O SON DAS PISADAS
● Red
Ref.: V0004943
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Mencía
LABORES DA PODA
● Red
Ref.: V0004944
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Caiño
ANFORA VERMELLA
● Red
Ref.: V0004946
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Caiño
NEW FEDELLOS, RIBEIRA SACRA, VALEDEORRAS
Fedellos is the collaboration of winemakers and friends Curro Bareño and Jesús Oliveras, uniting their projects Fedellos do Couto (Ribeira Sacra) and Peixes (Valdeorras). Their philosophy is simple: ‘nature should define wine as wine should express nature and its taste’. Based along the Bibei and Sil rivers, spanning Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra, and Viana do Bolo, they work primarily with north- and east-facing old bush vines.
All wines are made with minimal intervention, without clarification or stabilization. Reds undergo around 20% whole-cluster maceration for two months, while whites macerate for about six weeks and are directly pressed.
As Xaras is a Mencía from young vines grown on granitic metamorphic schist. Lomba dos Ares and Testoiros come from 60–80-year-old field-blend vineyards of interplanted red and white varieties on schist, slate, and gneiss soils. EIXE is a distinct red, made from the fruit of younger Valdeorras vines, seeking to revive the style of pre-phylloxera regional reds dominated by Merenzao, Albarello, and Negreda.
Bibei (Ribera Sacra) Granitic soils
AS XARAS (CHANDOIRO VILLAGE)
● Red
Ref.: V0005283
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Mencía
LOMBA DOS ARES (MANZANEDA VILLAGE)
● Red
Ref.: V0005286
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mouraton, Mencía, Garnacha Tintorera, Grao Negro
BASTARDA (CHANDOIRO VILLAGE)
● Red
Ref.: V0005284
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Bastardo
TESTOIRO (SOUTIPEDRE VILLAGE)(SCHIST)
● White
Ref.: V0005287
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Dona Branca, Godello, Colgadeira
Sil (Valdeorras). Schist
EIXE (CORGOMO VILLAGE)
● Red
Ref.: V0005285
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Merenzao, Albarello, Negreda