Galicia, Spain

Galicia is Spain’s most terroir-driven wine region—Atlantic-cooled, granite-etched, and relentlessly precise. These wines are defined by salinity, acidity, and mineral tension rather than ripeness or oak, placing them closer in spirit to Muscadet, Chablis, or the northern Rhône than to classic Mediterranean Spain. Albariño, Godello, Treixadura, and Mencía thrive in steep vineyards shaped by ocean winds, heavy rainfall, and ancient soils, producing wines of clarity, lift, and unmistakable place. Galicia rewards drinkers who value structure over weight and authenticity over excess—wines built for serious tables and long conversations, not fleeting trends.