La Guía de Vinos, Destilados y Aguardientes de Galicia 2022 distingue 160 referencias valdeorresas

The Guide to Wines, Distillates and Spirits of Galicia recognises a large number of Valdeorras labels, several of them in its highest category. A boost for an appellation that has spent years earning prestige on the strength of quality.

Valdeorras, climbing ever higher

That a benchmark guide should distinguish a good number of wines from the same region is no accident. Valdeorras has long been consolidating itself as one of the most interesting Galician appellations, with Godello whites that have won over critics and enthusiasts, and Mencía reds with character. Recognition across its different levels confirms a well-directed collective effort.

A recognition by levels

The guide arranges its distinctions into several categories, so that the reader can get a quick idea of each wine's level. The Valdeorras labels appear spread across all the tiers, with a standout group in the highest distinction, which speaks of a region with wines of excellence and also with a solid base of medium-high quality.

• Godello whites: the variety that has put Valdeorras on the map.
• Mencía reds: fresh, aromatic and with terroir identity.
• Breadth of recognition: many different wineries feature in the selection.

Godello, the protagonist

If anything defines Valdeorras today, it is its commitment to Godello, a white grape capable of producing wines with body, freshness and a remarkable ageing capacity. In the region's slate and granite soils it finds its best expression, and a good part of the guide's top-rated labels are made with it.

What featuring in a guide brings

For the wineries, appearing in a prestigious publication is visibility and commercial backing. For the consumer, it is a reliable tool for choosing without getting lost among labels. And for the appellation as a whole, it is confirmation that the path of quality bears fruit. If you want to discover these wines at source, you can get to know the Galician wineries in our directory and tour the slate vineyards of Valdeorras.