The areas

The Rías Baixas Designation of Origin Wine spans over five perfectly demarcated sub-zones which spread from the Portuguese border to the area surrounding Santiago de Compostela, covering with vineyards more than 3,600 hectares of the most westerly part of southern Galicia. In Pontevedra province, we come across the sub-zones of Val do Salnés, O Rosal, Condado de Tea and Soutomaior. Meanwhile, the Ribeira do Ulla area covers the southern part of A Coruña province and the northern area of Pontevedra.

All these areas share a great tradition in wine production which has enabled them to be recognised for the high quality of their wines and they have become part of the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin. These lands have a typically Atlantic character, which includes leafy plants and mild temperatures, making the most of Galicia thanks to the gentle winds from the Atlantic and the ancestral work and effort of the people of this region. On the other hand, it seems as though wine production also incentivises the appearance of an excellent local cuisine, and we are not only referring to the world famous seafood of the area, but also the vegetables, fruit, meat, cheeses and other local produce which will delight your taste buds.

However, at the same time, each of these has its own landscapes, traditions and a unique cultural reality which provide them with their own personality. This is why the Rías Baixas Wine Route offers different itineraries, so visitors can appreciate and enjoy each of the nuances of which they are comprised.