Ribeira Sacra

Ribeira Sacra is the home of Mencía — a red grape that delivers red cherry and raspberry fruit with medium body and lively acidity. The region's vineyards cling to precipitously steep slopes, making viticulture extraordinarily labour-intensive, and local varieties Sousón and Brancellao add depth to the range. White wines from Godello and Albariño also appear, but reds are what define this corner of Galicia. If that sounds compelling, the style is even more so.

Why choose Ribeira Sacra wine?

Ribeira Sacra is the only Galician region that specialises in red wines, and that focus shows in the glass: Mencía from these terraced slopes is consistently fresh and vibrant, built for drinking now rather than cellaring for years. That immediately sets it apart from the oak-driven reds of Ribera del Duero or the structured power of Priorat. The style suits anyone who wants something lighter and food-friendly — think roast chicken, grilled lamb chops, or a plate of Galician octopus — without paying a premium for it, because the majority of bottles here sit firmly in the mid-price range. Sousón and Brancellao blends offer extra variety for curious drinkers wanting to go beyond the mainstream. If you want fresh, vibrant Mencía reds from dramatic terraced slopes at mid-range prices, our Ribeira Sacra selection starts here →

Does Ribeira Sacra produce white wines?

Yes. While reds dominate, Ribeira Sacra also produces whites from Godello and Albariño — crisp, aromatic options worth exploring alongside the Mencía reds.

Why are Ribeira Sacra wines so distinctive to produce?

Vineyards sit on deep valley sides at varying altitudes and aspects, meaning every plot receives different sun exposure. Hand-harvesting on these gradients makes production unusually demanding.

Are Ribeira Sacra reds good for ageing?

Most are crafted in a fresh, early-drinking style rather than for long cellaring — pour them within a few years of vintage to enjoy Mencía's bright fruit at its best.