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The Regulatory Council of the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin Participates for the First Time in Barcelona Wine Week
From February 3 to 5, 2025, the Regulatory Council of the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin will be present at Barcelona Wine Week (BWW), held at the Montjuïc venue of Fira de Barcelona. This participation marks the Council’s first involvement in this prominent wine industry event.
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 deQuián, Boqueixón (A Coruña), during the days of January 20 and 21, with a total of232 wines. The tasting also includes the tasting of products from the four II.GG. ofTraditional Spirits and Liquors of Galicia.
CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A WINERY CERTIFIED BY THE D.O. RIBEIRA SACRA IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK OF MONFORTE DE LEMOS
The industrial park of Monforte de Lemos is not suitable for hosting a facility for the production of wine certified by the D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
Meeting Between the Ribeira Sacra D.O. Regulatory Council and the Ourense Provincial Council
The president of the Regulatory Council of the Ribeira Sacra Denomination of Origin (D.O.), Antonio LombardÃa, met with the president of the Ourense Provincial Council, Luis Menor, to discuss various initiatives aimed at strengthening this designation of origin, considered a strategic asset for the province. During the meeting, they reviewed different action plans focusing on improvements for producers, management, and tourism promotion.
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 GuÃmaro MencÃa 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 GuÃmaro Ribeira Sacra Camiño Real 2022 at 31.
Wine Critic Beth Willard Tours Ribeira Sacra: Tasting and Visits to Nineteen Wineries
The Consello Regulador de la Denominación de Origen de la Ribeira Sacra welcomed Beth Willard, a wine critic and seasoned professional in the sector, who spent four days exploring the wines and wineries of this Denomination of Origin. Her visit, which took place from Thursday, November 7, to Sunday, November 10, included a tasting of 26 wines from various wineries at the Consello’s headquarters, as well as a tour of nineteen wineries across different subzones of Ribeira Sacra.
The Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin concludes the harvest, highlighting the excellent quality of its grapes
The harvest in the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin has concluded with a crop that has produced grapes of excellent quality. To date, 4.881.326 kilos of grapes have been harvested, reflecting the effort of viticulturists and wineries to preserve heroic viticulture and maintain high production quality.
The Grape Harvest in Ribeira Sacra Enters the Final Stage with 4,868,906 Kilos Collected
As of October 11, 2024, the grape harvest in Ribeira Sacra is nearing its end with a total of 4,868,906 kilos of grapes collected so far.
Ferran Centelles highlights the potential of Ribeira Sacra on Jancis Robinson after his blind tasting
The renowned sommelier Ferran Centelles, a regular contributor to Jancis Robinson, one of the world’s most prestigious wine publications, has recently published an extensive article about his visit to the Ribeira Sacra Denomination of Origin. During his stay, Centelles had the opportunity to conduct a blind tasting on May 16, organized by the Consello Regulador. The article, titled Ribeira Sacra - a region in delicate balance, was published on October 7 on the prestigious Jancis Robinson website and emphasizes the uniqueness of the wines from this D.O.
Wines from D.O. Ribeira Sacra stand out at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes 2024
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 grape harvest in Ribeira Sacra enters October marked by the quality of the grapes and 4,266,320 kilos collected
As of October 1, 2024, the grape harvest in Ribeira Sacra is progressing with a total of 4,266,320 kilos of grapes collected so far. Currently, 41 wineries are still harvesting, while 47 have already completed the process. The quality of the grapes collected so far is rated as excellent by the Consello Regulador and the wineries.
Official Start of the Harvest in the Ribeira Sacra D.O.
Yesterday, September 23rd, the grape harvest in the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin officially began, as determined by the Plenary Session of the Consello Regulador, based on the ripeness controls carried out by the technical staff of the Consello. This year, local winemakers have highlighted the excellent condition of the grapes, which promises a high-quality harvest.