Ribeiro

Wines from this region have a lengthy tradition that can be traced back to the sixteenth century, when the chief town capital, Ribadavia, established standards to guarantee the quality and authenticity of its wines. Wine growing is a major point of reference in the region’s history, with an extensive and original genetic legacy that transmits is main characteristic: diversity. Mountains protect the area from Atlantic weather conditions, guaranteeing its lower rate of rainfall. The climate is damp and warm, with average temperatures of 14.5 degrees. Its soil is mainly granitic in origin, and generally acidic.