This is a very recent "Appellation of Origin", although these wines have always been known for their quality, especially the red wines, which have a long tradition.
  The production area stretches along the banks of the rivers Miño and Sil. The district is famous for its beautiful countryside, its rich history and monasteries and churches. Winegrowing is predominant on the steep slopes where terracing is typical.

  There are 5 subzones: Chantada, Quiroga-Bibei, Ribeiras de Miño, Amandi and Ribeiras do Sil. The terrain is light and rocky and south facing. It has an oceanic-type climate which is softened by the rainfall.

  The basic varieties are the majestic Mencía and the delicate Albariño and Godello. High-quality aromatic wines (especially red wines) are elaborated.

Production Area
Statutory Law:
  Appellation of Origin (D.O.P.) is recognized by  order of the Department of Agriculture, Farming and Mountains, 30  May 1995 (by D.O.G. 07-07-95). Regulation: approval by said department.
(D.O.G. 03-09-96 and B.O.E. 25-09-97)

Authorized varieties:
  PRINCIPAL WHITE WINES: Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, Godello, Doña Blanco and Torrontés.

  PRINCIPAL RED WINES: Mencía, Brancellao, Merenzao.

 COMPLEMENTARY RED WINES: Garnacha.

Types of wine - varieties:
  SINGLE-VARIETY WHITE WINES: 100% of the principal
varieties, with an alcohol content of less than 11.
  SINGLE-VARIETY RED WINES: 100% of the principal
varieties, with an alcohol content of less than 11.
       OTHER WINES: Red an white wines, with an alcohol content
    of less than 10.

General Data:

Estimated area (Hectares): 1.000
Total Production (Hl): 22.500
White wines (Hl): 19.200
Red wines (Hl): 3.300
Grape growers registered
 2.500
Warehouses registered
 71
Productores
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