The best wines of Galice
Discover the best wines of Galice as well as the best winemakers of Galice and estates of Galice to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Galice and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Galice by region
Looking for a good wine of Galice among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Galice. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Galice with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Galice
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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 pork tongue with bacon and onions, pasta with walnuts and treviso red salad or lamb confit with new potatoes.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Galice
On the nose the red wine of the region of Galice. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dried fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Galice. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Galice
- 2017With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.69/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.69/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.67/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.64/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Galice
- Mencia
- Tempranillo
- Garnacha
- Pinot Noir
- Souzao
- Caiño tinto
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Galice
A wine route planned in the region of Galice? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Galice.
- Winery Crego e Monaguillo Monterrei
- Winery Daterra Viticultores Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Adega Ponte da Boga Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Castro Candaz Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez Ribeiro
- Winery A Coroa Valdeorras
- Winery Fento Rías Baixas
- Winery Fedellos do Couto Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Finca Viñoa Ribeiro
- Winery Finca Míllara Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Guimaro Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Algueira Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Grandes Pagos Gallegos Monterrei
- Bodegas Roandi Valdeorras
- Winery Val da Lenda Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Forjas del Salnés Rías Baixas
- Winery Albamar Rías Baixas
- Winery Divina Clementia Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Mog Selections Rías Baixas
- Winery Ailalá Ribeiro
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).
Great white wines of Galice
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Galice
White wines from the region of Galice go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pho soup, shrimp in red sauce or cream and tuna quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Galice
On the nose the white wine of the region of Galice. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, honey or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of lemon, pear or white peach. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Galice. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Galice
- 2008With an average score of 4.45/5
- 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.99/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.96/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.89/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Galice
- Albariño
- Treixadura
- Loureiro
- Airen
- Alvarinho
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Galice
A wine route planned in the region of Galice? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Galice.
- Winery Francisco Garcia Perez Ribeiro
- Winery Pazo de Rubianes Rías Baixas
- Winery Luis A. Rodriguez Vazquez Ribeiro
- Winery Pazo Señorans Rías Baixas
- Do Ferreiro (Bodegas Gerardo Mendez) Rías Baixas
- Winery Eivi Rías Baixas
- Winery Viña Nora Rías Baixas
- Winery A Coroa Valdeorras
- Winery Compañía de Vinos Tricó Rías Baixas
- Winery Pazo Barrantes Rías Baixas
- Winery Terras Gauda Rías Baixas
- Winery La Casa de Las Locas Monterrei
- Winery Eido Da Fonte Rías Baixas
- Winery Mar de Frades Rías Baixas
- Winery Eulogio Pomares Rías Baixas
- Winery Cambados Urban Rías Baixas
- Winery Finca Garabelos Rías Baixas
- Winery Vento Mareiro Rías Baixas
- Winery Noelia Bebelia Rías Baixas
- Winery Pedralonga Rías Baixas
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.
Great sparkling wines of Galice
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Galice
Sparkling wines from the region of Galice go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of squid from the mouth of the cavado river (portugal), tomato tartar or back of cod with courgette tagliatelle.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Galice
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Galice. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Galice. is a with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Galice
- 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.99/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.62/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.61/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Galice
- Albariño
- Airen
- Godello
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Galice
A wine route planned in the region of Galice? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Galice.
- Winery Mar de Frades Rías Baixas
- Winery Paco & Lola Rías Baixas
- Winery Cabana das Bolboretas Rías Baixas
- Winery Lagar de Besada Rías Baixas
- Winery Valtea Rías Baixas
- Winery Terra de Asorei Rías Baixas
- Winery Adega Pombal a Lanzada Rías Baixas
- Winery Carus Unum Rías Baixas
- Winery Terras de Lantaño Rías Baixas
- Winery Viña Sobreira Rías Baixas
- Winery As Laxas Rías Baixas
- Winery Viña Costeira Ribeiro
- Winery O’Bocoi Rías Baixas
- Bodegas Roandi Valdeorras
The word of the wine: CM
Mention on the label of a champagne. It is a handling cooperative that produces on its own premises and markets under its own brand the wines made from the grapes harvested by its members.
Great pink wines of Galice
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Galice
Pink wines from the region of Galice go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or veal such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, crozets carbonara with beaufort cheese au gratin or veal colombo.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Galice
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Galice. often reveals types of flavors of smoke, minerality or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Galice
- 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.77/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.54/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Galice
- Mencia
- Grenache
- Caiño tinto
- Palomino
- Trousseau
- Bastardo Magarachsky
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Galice
A wine route planned in the region of Galice? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Galice.
- Winery La Perdida Valdeorras
- Winery Fento Rías Baixas
- Winery Avancia Valdeorras
- Winery Zárate Rías Baixas
- Winery Terras do Cigarrón Monterrei
- Winery Anónimas Rías Baixas
- Winery Lagar de Costa Rías Baixas
- Winery Alma Das Donas Adega Ribeira Sacra
- Winery Entre os Ríos Barbanza e Iria
- Winery NOR Rías Baixas
Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir
Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Great sweet wines of Galice
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Galice
Sweet wines from the region of Galice go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Galice
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Galice. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Galice
- 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2014With an average score of 2.98/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Galice
- Albariño
- Mencia
- Treixadura
- Garnacha
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Galice
A wine route planned in the region of Galice? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Galice.
- Winery Attis Rías Baixas
- Bodega la Tapada - Guitian Valdeorras
- Winery Jose Luis Aristegui Valdeorras
- Winery Viña Costeira Ribeiro
- Winery Lagar de Cervera Rías Baixas
The word of the wine: Gravelle
Term designating the deposit of tartar crystals in bottled white wines.
Great natural sweet wines of Galice
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Galice
Natural sweet wines from the region of Galice go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, osso-bucco with asian flavours, funambuline style or tuna lasagna.
The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Galice
- Mencia
Discover the grape variety: Airen
This is a very old variety that is still very present in Spain, and can also be found in Portugal, but is practically unknown in France. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A.
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- Barro
- Cambados
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- Meaño
- O rosal pontevedra
- Ourense
- Pantón
- Patal
- Pontevedra
- Ribadumia
- Salvaterra de miño
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