Here are more wines from Simplesmente Vinho 2026 – this time from what might be called “the other Galicia”.
Iria Otero can be found in Ribeiro, though she also makes wine from Rías Baixas. Her wines are consistently fresh and vibrant; even the Ribeiros carry a noticeable saline touch despite coming from slightly inland vineyards. A Seara Castes Tintas 2024, a field blend, shows a bright cherry-red colour. The nose offers fresh red fruits – cherry and raspberry – with a subtle floral note. On the palate the wine is lively and precise, with firm structure, refreshing acidity and a lightly saline finish that adds tension.
Also from Ribeiro comes Augalevada. It was the first time I met Iago Garrido, though I had recently tasted one of his partly flor-aged wines. Here I chose Ollos de Roque 2023, also a field blend. The wine is pale and finely textured, with vibrant citrus fruit on the nose. The palate combines freshness with a surprising breadth, offering juicy fruit, good acidity and a mouthfilling texture that carries through to a long, persistent finish.
From Ribeira Sacra we find the dynamic duo behind Fedellos do Couto – Jesús and Curro. They showed a line-up of stylish and very fresh wines, among them an all-time favourite: Bastarda 2023. Very light in colour, the wine opens with delicate floral aromas and bright red berries. On the palate it is juicy and energetic, with lively acidity and a saline edge that enhances the drinkability.
Also from Ribeira Sacra, Guímaro’s Pedro Manuel Rodríguez presented his typically stylish wines, each expressing a distinct site. A Ponte 2021 showed some development and was perhaps at an ideal moment to drink. Ruby red in colour, it offered open aromas of red and dark fruits with a touch of spice. The palate was structured yet balanced, with depth and a long, composed finish.
From Valdeorras, Rafael Palacios – represented here by winemaker Pablo Blanco – poured structured, terroir-driven whites. Sorte Antiga 2023, godello from a vineyard planted in 1920, appeared light golden in the glass. The nose suggested ripe citrus and subtle herbal notes, while the palate was full and concentrated, combining richness with freshness and finishing long and precise.