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Best Galician Wine Types
Rías Baixas is a Spanish appellation located along the Atlantic coast in Galicia. The entire region is divided into five subregions: Salnes Valley, O Rosal, Soutomaior, Ribeira do Ulla, and Condado do Tea. There are several permitted grape varieties, but Albariño prospers and dominates in the entire region.
Other permitted grapes that are sometimes used include Treixadura, Loureiro, Caiño Blanco, Torrontes, and Godello. The styles slightly differ depending on the subregion and the production, but most of the wines hail from the region are pale golden, fresh, and aromatic.
Albariño is a white grape variety grown in northwest Spain (Galicia) and northwest Portugal (Monção and Melgaço) where it is used to make varietal white wines. Albariño wines are very light, fresh, crisp, with high acids and of a rich, floral, and aromatic character.
Its specific aromas often include white peach, apricot, melon, pineapple, mango, and honeysuckle with an underlying minerality. Albariño wines are very versatile when it comes to food pairing, with seafood being the most obvious choice, along with a variety of dishes from Chinese, Indian, and Thai cuisine.
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Godello is a Spanish grape variety that has recently risen in popularity after it had nearly gone extinct after the 1970s. The grape shows the best results in Valdeorras in Galicia, though it is planted in other Spanish regions, as well as Portugal.
The wines made from Godello are usually full-bodied and dense but remain bright and mineral. Their character may vary, and while those aged in steel tanks tend to be lighter and fruiter, oak-aged styles are more creamy and rich. Godello wines will typically include notes of citrus and white fruit, with accompanying nuances of honeysuckle and chamomile.
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Best Galician Wines
AWARDS
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2023
AWARDS
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2023
AWARDS
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2021
AWARDS
International Wine Challenge - IWC Great Value Champion Red 2021
2021
AWARDS
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2018
AWARDS
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2019
AWARDS
Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show
2019
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2022
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
2022
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or
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