The Ribeira Sacra, in the northwest of Spain, stretches along the Miño and Sil rivers in the provinces of Lugo and Ourense. Here, viticulture is “heroic” due to the slopes that reach gradients of up to 80% , which forces almost everything to be harvested by hand and makes each harvest an exciting challenge.
Its wine-making tradition dates back to Roman times and gained strength in the Middle Ages, when monks promoted the cultivation of vines. Today, this region is divided into five sub-zones with their own characteristics that are reflected in their wines:
Amandi, in the Sil canyon, combines a Mediterranean climate and slate and granite soils, creating wines with a lot of personality.
Chantada , bathed by the Miño, offers an Atlantic climate and similar soils, giving rise to fresh and vibrant wines.
Quiroga-Bibei , the easternmost, has a continental climate, altitude and slate and granite soils, which provide solidity and deep nuances.
Ribeiras do Miño, with a temperate climate and varied soils, produces mineral and lively wines.
Ribeiras do Sil, with steep slopes and slate soils, surprises with wines of vibrant acidity and enveloping flavour.
Mencía is the most representative grape, providing cherry-coloured reds, intense aromas and balanced acidity. Other varieties such as Brancellao, Merenzao, Godello, Loureira, Treixadura and Albariño also flourish here, adding diversity to every glass.
At VinNatura we invite you to discover this land marked by the effort and passion of small producers who work in a respectful way with the environment. Enjoy the Ribeira Sacra and feel how each bottle brings a grain of hope to continue protecting these impressive landscapes. Today more than ever, every choice counts!
