Roberto Rodriguez, a Ribeira Sacra producer from Galicia, Spain, brings his wines to Italy, joining Wine Terroir Import's nationwide distribution
The Ribeira Sacra wines of Adega Entrecantos
We are in Galicia, Spain, in the inland valleys of the Ribeira Sacra area, which follow the course of the Sil river in the province of Ourense.
Known for its rugged mountains, harsh temperatures, heavy cloud cover and sudden changes in the weather, and with a winegrowing tradition as ancient as it is heroic, Ribeira Sacra is also a land of wonderful, wild and untamed nature.
Vineyards in Ribeira Sacra
Vineyards in Ribeira Sacra
Vineyards in Ribeira Sacra
Winter in Ribeira Sacra
Roberto Rodriguez in the vineyard
Ribeira Sacra: Spain between wild nature and heroic viticulture
Along the river, the steep valleys and terraces create distinct microclimates across the different slopes and exposures. The climate is essentially continental, although, depending on the slope, oceanic influences can still make their way in. The rivers play a crucial role in regulating and moderating temperatures, and also affect how the sun's energy is reflected. Soil compositions vary, but slate is often the base, with layers of clay and granite commonly found in the jagged subsoils. All these variables contribute to the remarkable diversity of terroirs the region has to offer.
Spontaneous, natural whole-bunch fermentation of Mencia
The wines of Adega Entrecantos: Ribeira Sacra arrives in Italian distribution
Roberto Rodriguez, the mind and hands behind the tiny production of Adega Entrecantos, has since 2018 taken over a few plots of old vines – just over 2 ha spread across various parcels along the Sil river – together with a winery to be restored according to his own vision.
The varieties grown are mainly Godello, Caiño Blanco, Treixadura, Mencia, Garnacha and Brancellao, but Roberto never stands still and is always on the lookout for new parcels on which to experiment with growing methods and winemaking techniques. In the vineyard and in the cellar, Roberto is free of preconceptions and works to give the fullest expression to his ideas and to the land, with spontaneous fermentations, stems and, when the vintage calls for it, even ageing under a veil of flor in demijohns.
Treixadura ageing under flor
The wonderful wines of Adega Entrecantos have arrived, in individually numbered bottles, ready to transport you to one of the wildest, most natural and most rewarding areas to rediscover in winemaking Spain!
All that's left is to pull the corks – cheers! 🥂
Wine Terroir Import is the official Italian distributor for Adega Entrecantos.
For further information, orders, partnerships and event enquiries, write to us at info@wineterroir.it
