Galicia came to London
Wednesday 23 April 2025
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Spain's treasure trove of refreshing wines, mainly white. Above, a typical Rías Baixas vineyard overlooking a ría, with overhead vines supported by granite posts, pictured by Xurxo Lobato. See also Spain's treasure trove of refreshing whites.
The last professional tasting I attended last year was a collection of Galician wines, mainly but not exclusively whites. It was organised by the Xunta de Galicia and Acruaga, the association of Galician wine, spirits and liqueurs producers. Their aim is to increase exports by 20% thanks to a series of promotional activities.
It was very well organised, and accompanied by a superbly...
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