Located in north-western Spain, Galicia is Portugal's closest wine neighbour, sharing both a border and centuries of winemaking history. The Minho River, which forms much of the frontier between the two countries, also links Galicia with Portugal's Vinho Verde region. On either side of the river, vineyards share the same Atlantic climate, granitic landscapes and deep-rooted tradition of cultivating indigenous grape varieties. While political borders separate the regions, their viticultural heritage remains closely connected.
Within the context of Spanish wine, Galicia stands apart. Unlike the warmer inland regions of Rioja, Ribera del Duero or Priorat, Galicia is defined by its Atlantic influence, producing wines of freshness, moderate alcohol, vibrant acidity and pronounced minerality.
Ribeira Sacra is Galicia's most dramatic appellation, where vineyards cling to steep terraces overlooking the Sil and Miño rivers in what is known as heroic viticulture. The combination of Atlantic and continental influences, together with granite, slate and schist soils, creates elegant wines that emphasise finesse, purity and a strong sense of place.
The region's signature grape, Mencía, produces fragrant, medium-bodied reds with aromas of wild berries, violets, Mediterranean herbs and crushed stone, supported by silky tannins and vibrant acidity. Often compared to Pinot Noir for its elegance and transparency, Mencía has become one of Spain's most exciting indigenous varieties.
Our collection features Luís Seabra's Delito project. Widely regarded as one of Portugal's leading winemakers, Luís Seabra extends his terroir-driven philosophy across the border into Galicia, demonstrating the natural connection between northern Portugal and north-western Spain. A Portuguese winemaker crafting wine in Spain, his work is a fitting symbol of modern Europe, where great terroirs transcend political boundaries and shared landscapes matter more than national borders. His wines show that the Atlantic regions of Vinho Verde, the Douro and Ribeira Sacra are united by a common climate, history and culture of producing expressive, site-driven wines.
