Rias Baixas

Added by Fernando Beteta, MSSubregions and GrapesThe regulatory Council (Consejo Regulador) of the Rias Baixas DO currently authorises twelve different grape varieties, though Albariño represents over 90% of all vines planted.Authorised white grapes: Albariño, Loureira Blanca, Treixadura, Caiño Blanca, Torrontés and GodelloAuthorised red varieties: Caiño Tinto, Espadeiro, Loureira Tinta, Sousón, Mencía and BrancellaoThe vines are trained along granite posts (called parrales) and wires so as to protect them from humidity and to maximise their exposure to the sun in summer.Over 90% of the wines produced are white, predominantly using the Albariño grape variety.[edit]