Rías Baixas is strongly associated with Albariño: vivid Atlantic whites with citrus, stone fruit, floral aromas and a saline, high-acid finish.
Location
Region
Galicia
Protected status
Protection
DOP · DO
Wine profile
Typical focus
Dry aromatic white wines, Single-subzone and single-vineyard whites
Varieties
Notable grapes
Albariño, Loureira Blanca, Treixadura
Identity and character
What defines Rías Baixas?
Rías Baixas is strongly associated with Albariño: vivid Atlantic whites with citrus, stone fruit, floral aromas and a saline, high-acid finish.
Growing conditions
Climate
Atlantic in the west and increasingly continental inland, with abundant rainfall and strong river-valley effects.
Place and soils
Landscape
Green estuaries, granitic slopes, river canyons and terraced vineyards.
Wine categories
Characteristic wine styles
- Dry aromatic white wines
- Single-subzone and single-vineyard whites
- Lees-aged Albariño
- Limited red wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
- Albariño
- Loureira Blanca
- Treixadura
- Caíño Blanco
- Sousón
At the table
Food pairing ideas
- Shellfish
- Octopus
- White fish
- Empanada
- Soft cheeses