Bodegas Martín Códax
A Cooperative Winery that Uses Grapes Supplied by Around 550 Winegrower Families
A Cooperative Winery that Uses Grapes Supplied by Around 550 Winegrower Families
The True Artisanal Wines from Raix Baixas Resulting from the Great Affection and Passion for the Land
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In the lush and picturesque region of Galicia, nestled in the northwestern corner of Spain, the...
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Wineries in Galicia are easily accessible by different means of transportation.
Wineries in Galicia challenge you to visit “Green Spain” or the country that looks more like Ireland than Iberia! Thanks to Romans vines were introduced to Galicia and with the help of monks, more than eight centuries ago, a solid culture of winemaking from local grape varieties has been presented from the wineries in Galicia. Either you are a believer or not, this region offers wine lovers their own pilgrimage through Ribeira and Rías Baixas. Galicia, “the country of two thousand rivers", is one of the top food and wine destinations in Spain, along with the Basque Country and Cataluña. Galicia Vineyards will amaze you.
If you are not a world champion in windsurfing then you should avoid visiting Galicia in winter. You can visit wineries in Galicia from mid-spring till late October. During summer the humidity is still high due to the ocean influence and the sun is so bright you can sunbathe from around 8:00 pm to around 9:00 pm at night. Thousands of fiestas guarantee authentic pleasure all year around. Galicia's picturesque scenery is breathtaking all seasons long.
Wineries in Galicia have a history that goes back to countless generations. Small only in size, family-owned, keeping the winemaking tradition they inherited by their ancestors and gradually managed to reach a top-level quality output. Organic philosophy is ingrained and the results are more than obvious whatever kind of wine you taste. Definitely, you will become a wine enthusiast after visiting wineries in Galicia enjoying the warm hospitality by the winemakers themselves!
The Albariño, Ribeiro, and Godello grape varieties are the best known and worked from wineries in Galicia, together with Caiño Blanco, a Galician obscurity, often mistaken for Albariño which reaches a high alcohol level of about 13-14º!
Wineries in Galicia cultivate red grape varieties in smaller quantities, grown only in warmer, sunnier regions, but they can be incredibly exciting. The best known are Mencía, Caiño Tinto and Espadeiro.
If you visit wineries in Galicia, here are some language tips you might found useful:
English | Spanish |
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Wine | Vino |
Winery | Adega |
Vine | Vite |
Vineyard | Vigneto |
Wine route | Strada del Vino |
Cheers! | Salud! |
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