Top 100 wines of Galice - Page 6
Discover the top 100 best wines of Galice as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the 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: Alvarinho
The white Alvarinho is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. The white Alvarinho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Galice
wines from the region of Galice go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of ham and cheese macaroni gratin, chinese fried shrimp ravioli or quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Galice
On the nose in the region of Galice often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or green apple and sometimes also flavors of minerality, stone or stone fruit. In the mouth in the region of Galice is a with a nice freshness.
