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10 Names to Know in Galician Wine

Galicia is one of Spain’s most exciting wine regions and wine lovers are spoiled with all the options available to them. Located in Spain’s Atlantic Northwest, Galician wines are known for their freshness, with lots of crisp acidity and citrus flavors in the white wines and crunchy red fruit and floral aromas in the reds. Here are ten names to look for on your next trip to the wine shop.

Beyond The Textbook: Galicia

Summary Welcome to this month's 'Beyond The Textbook' WSG Live! In this series we explore all the latest trends, developments and talking points in the major wine regions of France, Spain & Italy with unique insights from the best of the world's regional experts. This month we're delighted to be joined by leading Galician wine expert Noah Chichester to get us up to speed with all the latest goings-on across the region. Galicia has five unique DOs, each with
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Ribeira Sacra— A Historic Region with Modern Problems

Nearly 30 years after gaining Denominación de Origen status, Galicia's most “heroic” wine region is facing some familiar challenges.

Ribeira Sacra: Heroic Viticulture from the Slopes of Galicia

Summary: Steep slopes and vertigo-inducing vineyards make Ribeira Sacra one of Spain's most stunning wine regions. With terraced vineyards that rival the Mosel or Douro, the region is known for its floral, austere expressions of Mencía. We'll take a deep dive into Ribeira Sacra's history and culture, and learn about why this region is producing some of the most exciting wines in Spain today. Following the presentation, a question & answer session will take place,

Tasting Room: Icons of Galicia

Watch Here You can watch this video in our community space here Summary Justin tastes one of the iconic producers in the Producer Guide, this time choosing Adega Algueira's Dolio 2019 from Ribeira Sacra. Learn why it's considered a modern classic, and the inspirational role Fernando González has played

Top Five Galician Grapes: Unique Varieties from Northwestern Spain

Galicia is magical for many reasons. Its rolling green hills and foggy river valleys make it more like its Celtic cousins Ireland and Scotland than Spain, and you’re more likely to hear bagpipes than flamenco guitar. Instead of packing sunscreen, you’d be wise to bring an umbrella. And then there’s the wine. From Albariño to Zamarrica, Galicia is home to some truly exciting grape varieties.