Since 2000, Godello, the white variety I focused on yesterday (see Valdeorras Godello – the Galician burgundy), reigns supreme in Valdeorras. But Valdeorras is also a red-wine country, with red varieties making up 40% of total production. My recent tasting proved that these wines are also well worth seeking out.
While the fruity, delicate, expressive Mencía dominates planting in Valdeorras, several other grapes bring character:
- Garnacha Tintorera (not in fact Grenache, but Alicante Bouschet, a...
