Ratiño

A recovered Galician variety

The Ratiño, also known as Ratinho, is a rare Galician white variety, linked to the recovery of traditional grapes and the growing interest in preserving Galicia's viticultural diversity.

For years it was an almost forgotten variety, preserved in small plots thanks to the work of winegrowers and wineries committed to Galician agricultural heritage. Its recovery reflects an increasingly important trend in wine: looking to the past to find new expressions, more local, more unique and less standardized.

Wines made with Ratiño are usually associated with fresh, delicate and gastronomic profiles, with good acidity, floral aromas, white fruit and a light expression that connects very well with Atlantic cuisine. It is an especially interesting variety for those looking for different whites, with Galician identity and a minority character.

In Galicia, projects such as Viña Moraima, Forjas del Salnés or Anónimas Viticultoras have contributed to giving visibility to recovered varieties and to a way of understanding viticulture more linked to the territory, biodiversity and artisanal work.

At VinNatura, we value Ratiño for what it represents: a diverse, restless and committed Galician wine region that is dedicated to recovering its heritage. We currently do not have wines available from this variety, but we maintain this space as informative content to bring you closer to one of the most unique white grapes in the Galician panorama.