Top 100 red wines of Galice
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Galice as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Galice and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Galice
Galicia is one of the 17 first-level administrative regions (called comunidades autónomas) of Spain. It occupies the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, and is exposed on two sides to the Atlantic Ocean. To the South is Portugal, to the east Castilla y Leon. Viticulture has a Long tradition in Galicia, introduced to the region by the ancient Romans and continued by monks throughout the Middle Ages.
Today, Galicia is best known for its Rias Baixas wines - crisp, Aromatic whites made mainly from Albarino. Galician wines bear striking similarities to those of Minho (notably Vinho Verde), just across the border in Portugal. Shaped by the waves and winds of the Atlantic, the Galician coastline is spectacular; steep cliffs alternate with coastal coves called rías. The interior of the region is characterized by Green hills that rise gently eastward toward the Cantabrian Mountains, reaching heights of 2,000 metres (6,600 feet).
Discover the grape variety: Garnacha Tintorera
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Galice
red wines from the region of Galice go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, chicken wok with chinese noodles or roast veal with black olives.
