Its cool, maritime climate is characterized by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, which yields heavy annual rainfall and gives the verdant region its nickname “Green Spain.” Though Rías Baixas experiences an average annual rainfall of 1,600 millimeters-nearly three times the national average rainfall in Spain-this high precipitation is balanced by 2,200 hours of sunshine annually. Located in the region of Galicia in Spain’s northwest corner, Rías Baixas abuts the Atlantic Ocean and is separated from northern Portugal by the Miño River. The name “Rías Baixas” is an homage to these geographic features, translating literally to “low estuaries.” About 3,600 hectares are planted to vineyards situated between 100 and 300 meters in altitude. GeographyĬrisscrossed by rivers, the jagged coastline of Rías Baixas boasts a number of estuaries and small fjords which contribute to the cool, humid climate. With a focus on expanding sustainability practices and nearly over half of the wineries led by women winemakers, Rías Baixas is a region that is simultaneously rooted in tradition yet propelling the Spanish wine industry into the future. It also hinges on Rías Baixas’ long history with the Albariño grape vintners have decades of experience honing this variety.ĭriven today by a large community of small-parcel growers with a focus on quality wines and family legacies, the wines of Rías Baixas are pristine expressions of this unique Spanish terroir.
This is largely thanks to the specific terroir of Rías Baixas, which is unreplicated elsewhere: Atlantic influences combine with granite and schist soils to create the wines’ high natural acidity, citrus flavors, and sea spray minerality. With its expressive, site-specific, and refreshing wines, Rías Baixas Albariño represents the pinnacle of what this increasingly popular grape can achieve. Over the past 40 years, Rías Baixas has become synonymous with its signature white grape variety: Albariño, which accounts for over 90 percent of plantings. Crisscrossed by winding rivers and intersected by fjords, upon first glance, many think it more closely resembles Ireland than it does the rest of Spain. It’s verdant and green, nestled along the Atlantic coastline of Galicia.
Tucked away in the far northwest corner of Spain, this Rías Baixas defies expectations of most Spanish regions. This advertising content was produced in collaboration with SevenFifty and our partner, Rías Baixas.
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