Nestled in the heart of Galicia, Valdeorras is one of the oldest wine regions in Spain, with roots dating back to Roman times. A pioneer in the history of Iberian viticulture, it was granted Denominación de Origen status as early as 1945, making it one of the country’s very first protected appellations: discover this exceptional region.
A vineyard carved in stone
At the edge of Galicia, along the Sil
Located in the province of Ourense, in eastern Galicia, Valdeorras stretches along the valley of the Sil River. On the border with Castile and León, this enclave benefits from an isolated geographical position that shapes its distinctive wine identity.
Slate, the soul of Valdeorras
The vineyards rest on schist and slate soils, with partially granitic subsoils. These poor soils, set on steep hillsides, give the wines remarkable minerality and a freshness typical of high-altitude Atlantic terroirs.
One region, one appellation, one unique expression
The DO Valdeorras covers around 1,300 hectares of vineyards spread across nine municipalities in the Sil valley.
Valdeorras: grape varieties, terroir, and expertise at the heart of Galicia
Godello, the ambassador of a revival
The white godello grape is the emblematic variety of Valdeorras, producing wines of great complexity and minerality. The red mencía and the doña blanca complete the local grape varieties, all three allowing an authentic expression of the valley’s terroir.
Primarily manual viticulture
Viticulture here is mainly manual due to the region’s terrain. The vines, trained on trellises across slate terraces, require meticulous work that preserves old vines and naturally results in low yields.
From rock to glass, a mastered alchemy
In the cellar, white wines made from godello are vinified in stainless steel tanks to preserve their aromatic freshness. Some cuvées benefit from aging in oak barrels on lees. Red wines made from mencía are crafted to fully express their fruit.
