Galicia, Spain
At the intersection of two great ancient worlds – the wine region of Ribeira Sacra and the storied Camino de Santiago – rests our small hillside winery, Alvaredos-Hobbs.
Renowned winemaker Paul Hobbs and Galician viticultor Antonio López Fernández author this unique new chapter in Spanish wines.
Winery Details
REGION
Ribeira Sacra, Galicia, Spain
VINEYARDS
Our small parcel vineyards stretch along the steeply terraced, south-facing slopes of the River Sil, connecting the wine regions of Ribeira Sacra and Valdeorras. Here, the rugged terrain demands a careful tending of each vine, a practice which has been coined “viticultura heroica,” or “heroic viticulture,” by those who live and work in the region.
TERROIRS
Soils composed of slate, granite, clay, and quartz on slopes of 15-55%.
VARIETIES
godello, mencía
Press Highlights
• Wine-Searcher, “Extreme Winemaking for Extreme Conditions” (March 2023)
• Wine Spectator, “Tasting Report: Spanish Revival” (October 2021)
• Karen MacNeil, “Taste with Karen Live” (April 2021)
• Wine Advocate, “Spain, Galicia: Spotlight on Ribeira Sacra” (May 2020)
Portfolio
Godello
One of the oldest varieties of the Iberian Peninsula, godello is a white grape indigenous to Galicia and highly regarded for its delicate texture and medium-high acidity. An early-ripened variety, it thrives in dry sites and well-drained soils, and is characterized by its small-sized berries and closely packed bunches. It is recognized for making age-worthy wines.
Mencía
Native to the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, mencía is known for its thick skins and dark fruit and floral characteristics. When planted in hillside regions with poor soils the vines thrive to produce beautifully structured, age-worthy aromatic red wines.