The oldest Appellation of Origin in Galicia (Spain)

The Designation of Origin Ribeiro is located in Galicia, Spain, on the northwestern edge of the province of Ourense and at the confluences of the valleys formed by the rivers Miño, Avia and Arnoia. A small region situated at 45 km. of the Atlantic Ocean, in a very particular area and of excellent aptitude for the cultivation of the vine. Ribeiro has an approximate extension of 1,300 hectares of vineyards under the protection of the Designation of Origin, covering 14 different townships.

The wine grower has always traditionally been an important and relevant figure in the D.O. Ribeiro. 1,607 of them are currently registered, in addition to 101 wineries and “colleiteiros” (harvesters) with certified product. They represent the production structure of the Denominación. With 1,300 hectares of vineyard and an average yield of 10 million kilos of grape, the Ribeiro Designation of Origin is characterised by its great diversity and parcelling, a winegrowing heritage that represents the Galician heritage by its landscape, territory and human factor. Tradition is not history. Tradition is eternity.