D.O. Ribeira Sacra – D.O. Valdeorras
Spain
The Spanish winery Ponte Da Boga, established in 1898, is the oldest in the Ribeira Sacra winegrowing region, located in the northwestern area of Galicia. With some of its vineyards exceeding 120 years of age, it stands as a beacon of tradition and history for the area. Ribeira Sacra, meaning “Sacred Shores”, derives its name from the steep slopes that descend to the Sil River, which flows through the region, blending natural beauty with a unique winemaking culture.
The winery focuses on cultivating native grape varieties, emphasizing authenticity and the uniqueness of the region. Among the standout varieties are Mencía, Godello, Albariño, Brancellao, and Sousón, each bringing distinctive characteristics to the wines. For instance, Mencía is known for producing elegant, fruity red wines, while white varieties like Godello and Albariño offer wines with refreshing acidity and aromatic complexity.
Due to the steep slopes and challenging terrain, harvesting often requires traditional methods, and in some cases, it can only be accessed via water routes. This labor-intensive process has earned the recognition of “heroic viticulture”. The dedication and effort put into this demanding work are reflected in the exceptional quality of Ponte Da Boga’s wines, which have received numerous awards in international competitions.
Ponte Da Boga remains committed to tradition while incorporating modern techniques to ensure that its wines authentically represent the essence of Ribeira Sacra.
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A. Albariño
0,00 € Add to cartA. is for Albariño and Adaptation, to the land and the microclimate of a special plot, O Condiño, which makes even the familiar seem surprising.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Albariño grape.
- Aged on its own fine lees for 5 months in a stainless steel tank.
- Pre-fermentation cold maceration, pressing and subsequent fermentation in steel tanks and a small proportion in oak barrels.
- Yearly Production 16 000 bottles
Ribeira Sacra, Spain
Greenish YellowAromaGood intensity, complex nose with hints of lime, lemon marmalade, apricot, rose and lavender with smoky notes.6 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsGrapefruit, Lemon, Nectarine
PairingWhite Fish, White Meat, Salads, Shellfish, SushiAcidity
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B. Blanco Lexitimo
0,00 € Add to cartFresh, very aromatic and full of nuances that will let you discover all the potential of another of the great ancestral varieties of Galicia.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra, a single plot planted on slate soil at an altitude of 500 m.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Blanco Lexítimo grape.
- Pre-fermentation cold maceration, pressing and subsequent fermentation in steel tanks and a small proportion in oak barrels, followed by aging on lees for 5 months.
- Yearly Production 2 000 bottles only.
Ribeira Sacra, SpainGreenish YellowAromaHigh aromatic intensity, with citric notes combined with layers of white flowers and stone fruits, followed by subtle toasted and smoky notes.6 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsApricot, Lime, OrangePairingWhite Fish, White Meat, Salads, ShellfishAcidity
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Bancales Olvidados
0,00 € Add to cartForgotten, but not lost. The recovery of two exceptional and unique vineyards: Miño and Sil; slate and shale. The most special example of our Mencía after it has been in a barrel. The result of a human project to appreciate the work of sorne winegrowers who shun the easy life and work in the most adverse areas.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Mencía grape.
- Grapes destemmed and crushed, fermentation for 10 days with gentle pump over, followed by a maceration lasting 10 days.
- After malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in French oak of second and third use for 10 months.
- Yearly Production 20 000 bottles
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Medium VioletAromaIntense, with notes of violet, blackberry, smoke and pepper.7 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsBlackberry, Pepper, Violet
PairingMolluscs, Pot Roast, Red Meat, HuntingAcidity
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Capricho de Godello
0,00 € Add to cartA great white wine made with Godello grapes and aged on lees in oak barrels.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Godello grape.
- Pressing and subsequent fermentation, followed by aging on lees in 500 liters oak barrels for 5 months.
- Yearly Production 1 500 bottles only.
Ribeira Sacra, SpainGreenish YellowAromaGood intensity, aromas reminiscent of stone fruits and citrus with hints of brioche and toasted notes adding complexity to the wine.5 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsBrioche, Minerals, Peach
PairingCrustacean, White Fish, White Meat, Salads, ShellfishAcidity
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Capricho de Merenzao
0,00 € Add to cartOde to the unique Merenzao grape, autochthonous of Ribeira Sacra, refined and with a strong personality, expression of an Atlantic climate and schist-rich soils.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Merenzao grape.
- Aged in French oak of second and third use for 10 months.
- Yearly Production 6 700 bottles only
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Red reminiscent of Picota CherryAromaElegant, delicate with notes of rose, raspberry, with a textured earthy finish.8 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsPicota Cherry, Raspberry, RosePairingWhite Fish, Molluscs, White Meat, Red MeatAcidity
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Capricho de Sousón
0,00 € Add to cartFresh, vibrant, powerful and elegant, this is our other whim, our other capricho: Sousón. A unique monovarietal wine that is born of our best plots to express all the personality of a variety that demands center stage.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Sousón grape.
- Grape destemmed and crushed, fermentation for about 10 days with gentle pump over, followed by a maceration lasting 8 to 10 days.
- After malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in French oak of second and third use for 10 months.
- Yearly Production 6 000 bottles only
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Dark and lively with a blue hueAromaIntense, with notes of blueberry, pencil lead, fresh pepper, cocoa and cedar.8 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsBlueberries, Fresh Pepper, Pencil LeadPairingWhite Meat, Red MeatAcidity
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G. Godello
0,00 € Add to cartG. is for Godello and Genuine; the most modern of our wines but made in a traditional way and the best example of white wine from Ribeira Sacra.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Godello grape.
- Pressing and subsequent fermentation, followed by aging on lees for 5 months in steel tanks. A small proportion is fermented in French oak barrels.
- Yearly Production 65 000 bottles
Ribeira Sacra, SpainGreenish YellowAromaSubtle, complex and well structured, citrus profile with a touch of cherimoya and pear. Followed by herbs nuances and jasmine.5 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsGreen Apple, Limonera Pear, MineralsPairingWhite Fish, White Meat, Salads, ShellfishAcidity
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O. Godello
0,00 € Add to cartA great galician white wine, the result of the elegant and harmonious Godello variety.
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- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Godello grape.
- Pressing and subsequent fermentation, followed by aging on lees for 5 months in steel tanks.
- Yearly Production 125 000 bottles
Valdeorras, SpainGreenish YellowAromaIntense and complex, with peach aroma, pineapple as well as sweet notes of cantaloupe.5 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsPeach, Pear, PineapplePairingWhite Fish, White Meat, Salads, ShellfishAcidity
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P. Mencía
0,00 € Add to cartP. is for our Primary wine. The best example of the potential of the queen of Ribeira Sacra, the Mencía grape. Fresh, fragrant and elegant, with all the expression of an Atlantic climate and predominantly stony soil.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Mencía grape.
- Aged in a steel vat for 6 months.
- Destemmed and crushed grapes, fermentation for 10 days with gentle pump over, followed by a maceration lasting 8 days.
- Yearly Production 200 000 bottles
Ribeira Sacra, SpainIntense Cherry RedAromaIntense, typical of the Mencía from Ribeira Sacra, with notes of violet, rose, blackberry, pepper and with an earthy background.4 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsBlackberry, Sour Cherry, VioletPairingFish, Molluscs, Red MeatAcidity
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Pizarras Y Esquistos
0,00 € Add to cartThe slate soil of San Vitorio vineyard, on the banks of the Miño river, leads this wine towards spices, black fruits and licorice. The schist soil in the plots of the Sil and Bibei river accompany the rest of its journey with red fruits and flowers.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Mencía grapes.
- Grape destemmed and crushed, fermentation for 10 days with gentle pump over, followed by a maceration lasting 8 days
- Aged in French oak barrels of second and third use for 4 months.
- Yearly Production 25 000 bottles
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Deep ruby color reminiscent of picota cherryAromaIntense, with notes of black fruit and licorice with a pleasant black pepper finish.8 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsBlackberry, Licorice, SpicesPairingMolluscs, Red MeatAcidity
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Porto De Lobos
0,00 € Add to cartFrom a unique site of mini scule terraces and steep slopes comes the return of the Brancellao, the ancestral queen grape of Ribeira Sacra, to the delight of lovers of great Atlantic wines.
- D.O. Ribeira Sacra.
- Atlantic climate with continental influence.
- 100% Brancellao
- Destemmed and crushed grapes, fermentation for about 10 days with gentle pump over, followed by a maceration lasting 8 to 10 days.
- After malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in French oak of second and third use for 10 months.
- Yearly Production 3 500 bottles only
Ribeira Sacra, SpainGarnet that tends towards purpleAromaIntense, with notes of violet, currant, bay leaf and pepper.8 yearsCellaring Potential
Dominant FlavorsBlackcurrant, Bay Leaf, VioletPairingMolluscs, Pot Roast, Red Meat, HuntingAcidity
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