Galicia, in Spain’s northwest, is a lush, green region known for its cool, Atlantic-influenced climate and exceptional white wines. The star grape here is Albariño, which thrives in the Rías Baixas DO, producing crisp, aromatic wines with notes of citrus, peach, and saline minerality. Beyond Albariño, Galicia is home to other native white varieties like Godello, which offers a richer, more textured style, and Treixadura, often used in blends from Ribeiro.

Though best known for whites, Galicia also produces distinctive red wines. Mencía, the flagship red grape of Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras, yields elegant, medium-bodied wines with bright red fruit, floral notes, and earthy minerality. Traditional winemaking methods and old-vine plantings add depth and character to Galician wines, making the region one of Spain’s most exciting and dynamic wine-producing areas

Galicia, in Spain’s northwest, is a lush, green region known for its cool, Atlantic-influenced climate and exceptional white wines. The star grape here is Albariño, which thrives in the Rías Baixas DO, producing crisp, aromatic wines with notes of citrus, peach, and saline minerality. Beyond Albariño, Galicia is home to...