terra minei
Artisan Treixadura
from Spain
Discover the origins of Treixadura and Ribeiro wines with Terra Minei. Ribeiro
The Designation of Origin Ribeiro is located in Galicia, on the northwestern edge of the province of Ourense and at the confluences of the valleys formed by the rivers Miño, Avia and Arnoia. A small region situated at 45 km. of the Atlantic Ocean, in a very particular area and of excellent aptitude for the cultivation of the vine. Ribeiro has an approximate extension of 1,300 hectares of vineyards under the protection of the Designation of Origin, covering the townships of Arnoia, Beade, Ribadavia, Carballeda de Avia, Castrelo de Miño, Cenlle, Cortegada, Leiro, Punxín and Ribadavia and parts of Borborás, Ourense, O Carballiño, San Amaro and Toén.
The climate is a key factor that determines the agronomy, varieties and styles of wines. The D.O.Ribeiro is located in a transition zone in Galicia of Mediterranean character, softened by the Atlantic due to the short distance from the ocean.
The philosophy of Terra Minei is return to the origins of Ribeiro
The winery was founded in 1956, more than 60 years ago in the town of Prado de Miño. Specifically in the “Casal da Cal” area, the vineyard from which the vast majority of the grapes used come from, the rest of the varieties come from nearby vineyards.
Ribeiro wine was a reference in Spain and in all the acts of the European monarchies from the 14th to the 17th century. Its name, Terra Minei refers to its place of origin Tierra del Miño in Latin.
The Vineyard
Our Dream
Our first challenge was the varieties. Recover autochthonous varieties such as Treixadura, Godello and Torrontés, absorbed by the omnipresent Jerez.
We studied our tiny farms and unraveled the mix of varieties that were on them. We choose the best plots and harvest them one by one, separately. Then, it was time to adapt the preparation. We developed a study to use native yeasts and we work with low temperatures and skin macerations to enhance all the character of the Ribeiro grapes and soils.
Discover our wines
Terra Minei
This wine was one of the first wines in being made with 100% Treixadura grapes, in Ribeiro.
Lagar de Brais
This wine is made as a traditional coupage: Treixadura, Torrontés, Godello and Palomino.
