At the 2026 edition of Simplesmente Vinho, Galicia was the guest region, represented by nine visiting producers. A seminar hosted by Miguel Anxo Besada of restaurant A Curva and Antonio Portela explored wines from across the region’s five appellations: Ribeiro, Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Valdeorras and Monterrei.
The tasting highlighted both Galicia’s diversity and the quality of its wines, from vibrant, finely textured whites to distinctive reds.
Tasting notes
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Luis Anzio Rodríguez Viña de Martin 2015, Ribeiro — 96/100
Golden in colour, with complex toast, spice and lime aromas. Dense and layered on the palate, balancing crystalline citrus and spice with honey and impressive depth. -
Jose Luis Mateo Quinta da Muradella 2021, Monterrei — 94/100
Taut and refined, with a slightly waxy texture, textured pear fruit, fresh acidity and appealing complexity. -
Zarate El Palomar 2021, Rías Baixas — 95/100
Subtle toast and lime on the nose lead into intense lemon and apricot flavours. High in acidity, it is complex, lively and beautifully fine. -
Rafael Palacios Sorte O Soro 2023, Valdeorras — 95/100
Made from Godello, this wine is lively and crystalline, with focused lemon and pear, a grapefruit finish and delicate herbal notes. -
Gerrardò Mendez Do Ferreiro Cepas Velhas 2021, Rías Baixas — 92/100
Served from magnum, it shows mineral and reductive notes, including a cabbage-like character. The palate is fresh, lively and layered. -
Bodegas Albamar 69 Arrobas 2021, Rías Baixas — 95/100
An intense Albariño with direct lemon fruit and some apricot richness, held in a fresh, chiselled frame. Pure, linear and precise. -
Adega Algueira Algueira 2009, Ribeira Sacra — 90/100
Made from Merenzao, the wine is beginning to brown. Earth, malt spice and stewed strawberry aromas lead to a soft palate of sweet strawberry and cherry, with a bright finish. -
Forjas del Salnés Goliardo Caiño 2011, Rías Baixas — 92/100
Made from Caiño Redondo, with herbal and reductive aromas. Fresh and tart, it offers lively red cherry and raspberry, with a taut, focused structure. -
Telmo Rodríguez As Caborcas 2019, Valdeorras — 93/100
A blend of Mencía, Merenzao, Sousón, Brancellao and Godello. Floral red fruit, lifted acidity and spice lead into vivid redcurrant and sour cherry, finishing with savoury, meaty spice and a hint of Campari. -
Adegas Guímaro Finca Capeliños 2020, Ribeira Sacra — 94/100
Made from Mencía, with peppery notes alongside sweet floral strawberry and cherry. The palate is textured, framed by spice and balanced with a touch of savouriness. -
Envínate Lousas Camiño Novo 2021, Ribeira Sacra — 95/100
A blend of Mencía and Garnacha Tintorera. Floral fruit meets savoury, grainy notes, with raspberry, cherry and minerals supported by lively acidity. Precise, energetic and substantial.