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Grape varieties
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This Denomination of Origin occupies part of the beautiful valleys of the rivers Sil and Jares in the Northeast of the province of Orense.
In this region the climate is less humid than the rest of Galicia, combining the influence of the Atlantic continental elements, resulting in very good conditions for growing quality: high brightness, mild temperatures and fairly generous rainfall (800 mm. Of annual rainfall).
Vineyards line the slopes of the mountains that frame the river valleys and at the bottom of them, occupying floors slate of very good physical condition and adequate fertility, sometimes on steep slopes.
The variety of higher quality and prestige, among whites, is the Godello, white wine grape that provides very fine fruity and floral aroma and excellent structure in the mouth. Next to this is the providing variety Tinta Mencia reds, purple, intense and elegant aroma and soft fleshy fruit not without its nerve.
In this region the climate is less humid than the rest of Galicia, combining the influence of the Atlantic continental elements, resulting in very good conditions for growing quality: high brightness, mild temperatures and fairly generous rainfall (800 mm. Of annual rainfall).
Vineyards line the slopes of the mountains that frame the river valleys and at the bottom of them, occupying floors slate of very good physical condition and adequate fertility, sometimes on steep slopes.
The variety of higher quality and prestige, among whites, is the Godello, white wine grape that provides very fine fruity and floral aroma and excellent structure in the mouth. Next to this is the providing variety Tinta Mencia reds, purple, intense and elegant aroma and soft fleshy fruit not without its nerve.
