A Wine from D.O. Ribeira Sacra Named Best Spanish Wine by James Suckling
Renowned international critic James Suckling has published his annual "Top 100 Spanish Wines" list, with the Guímaro Mencía Ribeira Sacra Finca Meixeman 2022, from the Ribeira Sacra Denomination of Origin, ranked as the best wine in Spain. Other Ribeira Sacra wines achieved top positions: F. Algueira Ribeira Sacra Dolio 2020 at number 6 and Guímaro Ribeira Sacra Camiño Real 2022 at 31.
The article notes that "Guímaro Mencía Ribeira Sacra Finca Meixeman 2022 comes from a region known for its stunning terraced vineyards along the winding Sil, Miño, and Cabe rivers. This wine perfectly embodies Spain's move towards site-specific production, offering the drinkability typical of Ribeira Sacra wines and highlighting the exceptional quality of the 2022 vintage."
James Suckling's platform is a global reference in wine criticism, widely followed by professionals and consumers. Recognizing Guímaro 2022 as the best Spanish wine highlights the dedication of the wineries and the D.O. Ribeira Sacra’s Consello Regulador in showcasing the excellence of its wines internationally.
According to recent statements by Antonio Lombardia, president of the Consello Regulador, the positioning of Ribeira Sacra wines in such rankings represents progress in their strategy to gain international recognition for the quality of wines from the Ribeira Sacra Denomination of Origin.