Acruaga promotes Galician wines, liquors and spirits by participating in a tasting directed by Master of Wine Pedro Ballesteros
The six regulatory councils that make up Acruaga will be present at the Pazo de Quián, Boqueixón (A Coruña), during the sessions on January 20 and 21, showcasing a total of 232 wines. The tasting event will also include the sampling of products from the four Geographic Indications (II.GG.) of Traditional Spirits and Liqueurs of Galicia.Boqueixón (A Coruña), January 20, 2025. A total of 232 wines—160 whites and 72 reds—originating from all of Galicia's denominations of origin (Monterrei, Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Ribeiro, and Valdeorras) are being presented today, Monday, January 20, and tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, in a tasting directed by Master of Wine Pedro Ballesteros. He will also sample products bottled under the four Geographic Indications of Traditional Spirits and Liqueurs of Galicia.The Pazo de Quián facilities in Sergude (Boqueixón) host this tasting event, the results of which will be featured in the 2025 Spanish Reports of the Club Oenologique. A summary of this report will be published in the prestigious Club Oenologique print magazine, with the full report available online.Club Oenologiqueis a renowned platform that includes a magazine, a digital platform, and exclusive events. On this occasion, the report presented by Pedro Ballesteros is targeted at high-end wine consumers. It will be highlighted in the "Collection" section of the website, alongside other successful reports such as those on Champagne, Grower Champagne, Italian, and Rosé wines.Today featured the denominations of origin Ribeiro, Valdeorras, and Ribeira Sacra. Tomorrow, Ballesteros will have the opportunity to sample offerings from Rías Baixas and Monterrei.Participation Data by D.O.
- D.O. Rías Baixas: 78 wines (76 whites, 2 reds).
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra: 33 wines (8 whites, 25 reds).
- D.O. Valdeorras: 54 wines (27 whites, 27 reds).
- D.O. Monterrei: 13 wines (9 whites, 4 reds).
- D.O. Ribeiro: 54 wines (40 whites, 14 reds).