Ribeiros do Avia is an association of small producers of quality wines, located in the Ribeiro appellation region (Ribeiro D.O.).
The idea came up some years ago, when a group of local wine professionals started detecting the need of consolidating a brand image of quality for the Ribeiro wines.
In the late 70’s, some local wineries had already made an attempt of bringing their Ribeiro wines back to their most authentic profiles, through the path of proving the quality and authenticity of their own grape varieties, such as Treixadura and Souson. Throughout history, different reasons caused these varieties relegation and substitution with foreigner more disease resistant varieties.

All two members of the association Ribeiros do Avia - Casal de Armán and Coto de Gomariz (Maria Alvarez Serrano) - share a common philosophy based in the following statements:
  • The revival of autochthonous varieties, because they are actually better adapted to microclimate and soil in the Avia Valley.
  • Family wineries: they all are small enterprises where mainly their own grape production is used.
  • A careful and pampered wine growing from the very moment of the plantation process, respecting the connection between plant and soil to a maximum extend. The bond between plant and soil is indeed essential for the elaboration of any kind of wine.
  • Tradition and new technologies are now hand in hand, but with an always-present respect for each vineyard’s identity and wine elaboration processes.
  • Wine Growing Alive History. Focal point of the noble classical Ribeiro wine essences, with a long tradition of exportation to Europe and the rest of the Iberian Peninsula.
  • Located in the Avia Valley. Local professionals pioneered the first regulation for the production and commercialization of wine in Spain, together with the first demarcation of a wine-growing area, and the foundation of the first Regulatory Council in the Ribeiro Appellation region.
    • We elaborate very attractive wines that despite their similar elaboration processes, their geographical proximity and use of the same grape varieties are very different from one another. Our wines are always surprising and have not known indifference from those who taste them. It doesn’t matter the consumer’s profile, our wines are continuously gaining supporters, both among experts and fledglings.
    The Association Riveiros do Avia aims to fulfil the following objectives:
  • Promoting the quality and specificity of the Ribeiro wines, and find new commercial opportunities for them.
  • Supporting new initiatives for the diffusion of the wine culture and attracting resources to the area by boosting its culture and potential as a tourist destination.
  • Reinforcing the concept of own vineyard and “terroir” as source of wealth, identity, roots and distinction.
  • Protecting and boosting the Ribeiro autochthonous varieties, especially the variety called Treixadura.
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    Ribeiros do Avia
    C/ Gabino Bugallal, 66-2ºA 32420 Leiro, Ourense [España]
    T/F [+34] 988 488 741 | M [+34] 695 220 256
    export@ribeirosdoavia.com