Adegas Valdavia, a winery from Ribeiro, Spain

Alberto García, the owner and " alma mater " of the winery, led our visit to what will be an interesting journey through the history of Ribeiro wine region. Valdavia is the oldest winery in the area, and probably one of the oldest in Spain and Europe. Its history dates back to the twelfth century, when its vineyards were linked to the monastery of San Clodius. Most of the medieval monasteries of the Iberian Peninsula became guardians of the Roman tradition of producing wine.

Valdavia is located in the small village of Cuñas (Ourense, Spain), in the heart of Ribeiro. Since 2004, this family winery has been settling in such a competitive market as that of quality wine market. Its project is based on a committed team, as well as that provides by wines coming from an excellent " terroir" ;  and furthermore, the adoption of a form of agriculture that respects the environment, biodynamic agriculture.

In its two hectares of vineyards both white and red wines are produced. Indigenous grapes such as  Treixadura or Albariñofor white wines; while Mencia or Brancellao,grapes are used to make red wine.

In addition to its vineyards, you can visit two buildings built of stone, the cellar and the winery, this last one has become tasting room, where you can taste some of their wines.

Valdavia winerie produces white wines like Cuñas Davia, made of Treixaduragrapes 70 % , Albariño, and others (Godello and Lado). The fruitiness that bring the two predominant grapes is very present, and also floral tones, and the aromas of the flora of the area. The result is a wine of very balanced acidity, persistent, very fresh, easy to be drunk.Cuñas Davia Barrica, made exclusively with grapesTreixadura80% Albariño20%, which resulting in a more complex and elegant wine. To the fruity aromas of the grapes, it must be added that what gives the oak and aging on lees. Vanilla, toast, ripe, round out an elegant, aromatic and persistent wine in the mouth, very fruity in the beginning and dry in the end.

Cuñas Davia Tinto  is a varietal that merges Mencia grape 40% , Brancellao 30% , Sousón 15 %, and  Caíño 15%. The result is a very personal wine, aged in French oak barrels from 6 to 8 months. Red garnet, it has aromas of forest fruits as raspberry and blackberry; cocoa and candied fruits also predominate. The fruit stands out from the wood, what is common in wines of the area, marked acidity is balanced by the fruit and the wood , resulting in a rich and silky wine.

Adegas Valdavia, S.L.

Cuñas, Cenlle

32454 Ourense- Spain

Tf. 00 34 669 89 26 81