Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain as a Wine Region
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- Rias Baixas Just above the Portuguese border lies Rias Baixas, Spain's prominent white wine region. Situated in Galacia, the region is wet and rainy with some large temperature changes due to its proximity to the coast. The main grape of note here is Albarino, the white variety known for creating fragrant and fruity wines perfect for seafood. The bottles are easily recognized as they all print “Albarino” on their label. Notable Facts There are sub-districts in Rias Baixas, a few of them are more prone to blending Albarino with some other indigenous grapes, which can make the wines more aromatic or fuller-bodied. Both single variety Albarino and blended wines excel in this area. Aromatic and light, one whiff of these whites may bring thoughts of a Sauvignon Blanc, but after one sip the creamy texture says otherwise. Typical aromas and flavors are peach, honeysuckle, lime and vanilla.
Spain as a Wine Country
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The most popular red varieties of Spain include Tempranillo and Garnacha (Grenache). Whites don't garner quite as much recognition, but there are some regional varieties not to be missed, like Albarino and Verdejo. The popular red regions of Spain include Rioja, known for its outstanding wines of the Tempranillo grape; Ribera del Duero, producing high quality reds from Tempranillo and Garnacha; Galacia, with the sub-region of Rias Baixas, home to the deliciously crisp and floral Albarino grape; and Priorat, a region increasing in popularity with its high-quality cult reds. Other regions of note are Rueda, growing the Verdejo grape, La Mancha, a wide desert region, covered in the most planted white variety in the world, Airen, and Jumilla, making wines based on Monastrell (Mourvedre).
Spain's wine laws are based on the Denominacion de Origen (DO) classification system, devised in the 1930's. A four tiered system, the most basic level is Vina de Mesa (table wine) followed by Vino de la Tierra (country wine), DO and at the top DOC. Currently, only Rioja and Priorat have DOC status, while over 65 DO's scatter the country.
Most DO regions are classified and regulated by how long they age the wines. On a red wine label, one may find the terms Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva, denoting the wine's barrel and bottle time. Crianza is usually two years between barrel and bottle (the time in each depends on the DO and/or the winemaker), Reserva up to 4 years and Gran Reserva 5 – 6 years. Classifications of each region and wine are controlled by the region's Consejo Regulador.
Wineries in Rias Baixas
| Winery |
|---|
| Bodegas Martín Códax, S.A.U. Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Adega Condes de Albarei Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Don Pedro de Soutomaior Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Adegas Valmiñor Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Bodegas Pazo De Barrantes Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Serra da Estrela Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Orballo Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Lagar de Fornelos Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Bodegas As Laxas Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Martin Codax Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Pazo San Mauro Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Pazo de Señorans Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Agro De Bazán Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Vionta Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Martin Codax Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Fattoria Licia Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Viña Nora Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Bodegas Terras Gauda Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Mar de Frades Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Fillaboa Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Pazo de Señorans Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Morgadío Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Vinum Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Do Ferreiro Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Adegas Morgadío Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Lagar de Cervera Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Pazo de Galegos Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Salneval Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Adega Valdés Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Burgans Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Bodega Castro Martin Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Don Olegario Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Adnams Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Valminor Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Bodegas Fillaboa Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Altamira Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Aforado Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Soleira Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Oriel Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Santiago Ruiz Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Castel de Bouza Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Pedralonga Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Campus Stella Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
| Viña Nora Winery in Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain |
Wines from Rias Baixas Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| 2004 Albarino, La Mirada Al Sur, Adegas Tollodouro, Rias Baixas The 53 hectare vineyards of Adgas Tollodouro are entirely planted with the Albarino grape... | 13.00 |
| 2005 Albarino, La Mirada Al Sur, Adegas Tollodouro, Rias Baixas The 53 hectare vineyards of Adgas Tollodouro are entirely planted with the Albarino grape... | 13.00 |
| Albariño Martin Codax 2007 Rias Baixas Albarino is the white grape variety of note from Spain with a style very similar to Viogni.. | 9.59 |
| 2005 Albarino Straw yellow with golden glints. Bright, clean and intense nose of tropical fruits and flo.. | 13.00 |
| 2004 Torroxal Dark cherry colour with purple glints, intense bouquet of wild fruit, ice cream, cherries .. | 13.00 |
| GRANJA FILLABOA A classic Spanish dry wine. Great fruit with hints of oily lemons. Very clean and refres.. | 14.58 |
| 2004 Albarino, La Mirada Al Sur, Adegas Tollodouro, Rias Baixas The 53 hectare vineyards of Adgas Tollodouro are entirely planted with the Albarino grape... | 11.99 |
| PAZO DE BARRANTES Pazo de Barrantes continues to consolidate itself as the leading, quality winery of the Ri.. | 13.59 |
| 2008 Albarino 'Brandal', Adegas Altamira, Rias Baixas The Albarino is one of the smallest grapes around, and its thick skin not only protects it.. | 10.99 |
| Vionta AlbariA Rias Baixas is located at the heart of the Galicia region in the far nortwestern corner of.. | 8.99 |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Couto Mixto .. | 54.00 |
| Parador de Verín - Monterrei Opposite the medieval fortress of Monterrei, the structure is like a pazo, the typical .. | 65.00 |
| Casa Grande A Cerca .. | 74.00 |
| Pousada Torre Lombarda Torre Lombarda is a perfect place for those in search of tranquillity and to be in cont.. | 55.00 |
| AC Vila de Allariz Located in one of the most beautiful villages in Ourense, on the shores of the Rio Arno.. | 89.00 |
| Pazo de Bentraces .. | 96.00 |
| Eurostars Auriense Situated in natural surroundings and built in 1992, the hotel is situated in natural su.. | 41.00 |
| Casa Grande de Trives .. | 54.00 |
| Hotel Francisco I I Located in the centre of Ourense, you can enjoy pleasant surroundings in a comfortable .. | 69.00 |
