Valdeorras is a reference for Godello: textured, mineral whites with citrus and stone-fruit character. Mencía supplies fragrant reds.
Location
Region
Galicia
Protected status
Protection
DOP · DO
Wine profile
Typical focus
Godello white wines, Mencía red wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
Godello, Mencía, Doña Blanca
Identity and character
What defines Valdeorras?
Valdeorras is a reference for Godello: textured, mineral whites with citrus and stone-fruit character. Mencía supplies fragrant reds.
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
- Godello white wines
- Mencía red wines
- Rosé wines
Varieties
Notable grapes
- Godello
- Mencía
- Doña Blanca
- Palomino
- Garnacha Tintorera
At the table
Food pairing ideas
- Shellfish
- Octopus
- White fish
- Empanada
- Soft cheeses