Ribeira Sacra

Ribeira Sacra is a wine region in Galicia, Spain.

The signature grape is Mencia, backed by Godello and Albarino.

The ground underneath is granite and slate.

The climate is continental.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes and steep sites.

Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows robust and aromatic, showcasing berry and herbal notes and mineral-driven.

Inside it sit Amandi, Chantada, Quiroga-Bibei, Ribeiras do Mino and Ribeiras do Sil.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, rich fish dishes, aged cheeses and pasta with tomato sauce.

Serve at 16 to 18°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Robust and aromatic, Showcasing berry and herbal notes.

White: Mineral-driven.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Aba Solleira Mencia, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
• Adega Algueira Brandan Godello, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
• Adega Algueira Carravel, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
• Adega Algueira Dolio, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
• Adega Algueira, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
• Adega Ponte da Boga Bancales Olvidados, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
• Adega Ponte da Boga P. Mencia, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
• Alvaredos-Hobbs Mencia, Ribeira Sacra, Spain

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Rich fish dishes
• Aged cheeses
• Pasta with tomato sauce

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 16 to 18°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Ribeira Sacra: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Spain, or the wider Galicia guide.