D.O. Rías Baixas

This is the season to enjoy life and pursue pastimes and interests that, in our case, revolve around a passion for wine and its culture.

These days wine tourism has become a very sought-after activity among travelers who like discovering new wines and new stories rooted in destinations as varied as they are intriguing. Destinations whose existence is defined by vineyards and the heritage of ancient settlers. Regions built on their own cultural idiosyncrasies, steeped in myths and legends, but also on a rich and very real historical and aesthetic heritage, along with an exceptional geographical location that defines the personality of its wines and people.

In terms of variety, the options can be as wide-ranging as the interests of visitors and travelers.

Rías Baixas: wines of sea and fog

What better place to get away from it all than the end of the world itself. Here, south of Finisterre, the sea meets the land in a briny and misty embrace, born of the waves that pound the craggy Atlantic coast.

The Rías Baixas appellation of origin lies between the valleys and estuaries of the Ulla and Miño rivers and the estuary of Vigo.

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This corner in the wildest and most rural part of Galicia is a spot in which to get lost and find oneself again, with a history rooted in Celtic tradition. Its echoes are still present, recalling a spiritual past when the soil and sky were inextricably linked by atavistic deities and ancient cultural rites.

Nature lovers, especially those with a soft spot for vineyards, will find the trellis and pergola winegrowing systems fascinating. They are a necessity here, because the Atlantic influence generates high levels of humidity, which, in combination with abundant rainfall, create fertile ground for fungal diseases. Trellising provides the vines with greater sun exposure. In terms of local varieties, the region has an indisputable queen: Albariño.

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Albariño vines, D.O. Rías Baixas

A curious historical anecdote claims that Albariño vines arrived in Galicia during the 12th century, brought here from the Rhine by Cistercian monks...but this has yet to be proven.

What is a fact, however, is that when it comes to elegance and quality, the finest Rías Baixas wines are on a par with noble German whites. The essence of Pazo das Bruxas embraces forest mists and ocean brine. The witches embody Galician mythology and folklore, their chants and dances reaching out to the deities of nature, asking to be blessed with the finest fruit.

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Pazo das Bruxas, 100% albariño.

In its brilliant yellow hue with a golden glow, Pazo das Bruxas evokes its birthplace. The intense nose leads us into a world of white flowers, citrus and fresh stone fruit, building up to a lovely palate, luscious, but with firm acidity that carries through on the long, flavorful finish.

By engaging in wine tourism, by letting a thirst for discovery guide our travels, we play an active and enthusiastic role in the fabric that makes up the cultural identity of a place—a fabric that sustains economies, fills our glasses and warms the heart.