Wines from D.O. Ribeira Sacra stand out at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes 2024

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The Denomination of Origin Ribeira Sacra achieved excellent results in the recent edition of the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes 2024, a globally renowned wine competition for wines produced in mountain regions or through heroic viticulture. This year, the event took place in the Aosta Valley, Italy, an alpine region known for its steeply sloped vineyards.

The Mondial des Vins Extrêmes, held on September 29th and 30th, featured the participation of 356 wineries from 25 countries, with a total of 1,015 wines entered. The jury, made up of 50 international expert tasters, awarded 64 Grand Gold Medals and 241 Gold Medals, along with other special prizes.

This competition aims to promote and highlight viticulture in areas facing extreme challenges; wines produced in mountain regions or from heroic vineyards (terraces or lands with over 30% slope or an altitude of more than 500 meters above sea level, or from small islands). In addition to recognizing the uniqueness of these wines, the competition emphasizes the efforts of winemakers and wineries in preserving the environment and the land. This competition is part of the Federation of the Great International Wine Competitions (VINOFED).

Award-winning wines from D.O. Ribeira Sacra in 2024

In this edition, 16 wineries from D.O. Ribeira Sacra participated with a total of 39 samples, receiving several awards: 2 Grand Gold Medals and 11 Gold Medals, highlighting the quality and distinctive character of this denomination:

Grand Gold Medal:

• Godello Pazo da Maga 2023 – Pazo da Maga S.L.U. (Sober, Lugo)
• Mencía Quitapesares 2020 – Adega Vella Xeracions S.L. (Abeleda)

Gold Medal:

• Vía Romana Mencía La Heroica 2019 – Adega e Viñedos Vía Romana (Chantada, Lugo)
• Pizarras y Esquistos 2021 – Adega Ponte da Boga S.L. (Castro Caldelas, Ourense)
• Brancellao 2022 – Pazo de la Cuesta (Ribas de Sil)
• Mencía Don Xoan 2023 – Bodega Gullufre (Sober, Lugo)
• Mencía Prómine Singular 2023 – Bodegas Petrón S.L. (Doade, Sober, Lugo)
• Mencía Don Bernardino Ibio 2021 and Mencía Don Bernardino Carcava 2023 – Don Bernardino (Sober, Lugo)
• Mencía Don Cosme 2022, As Covas 2019, and Godello Inseparables 2021 – EDV S.L.U. (Quiroga, Lugo)
• Origen 2020 – Regina Viarum S.L. (Sober, Lugo)

These results reflect the continuous efforts of the Ribeira Sacra wineries to produce high-quality wines, despite the adverse conditions inherent in this type of viticulture. The recognition obtained at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes underscores the importance of this denomination within the international mountain wine landscape.