The grapes come from a selection of parcels in estate vineyards in the Avia River Valley, which is located in the D.O. Ribeiro within the Galicia region of Spain. The D.O. is located between the Rias Baixas to the west and Ribeira Sacra to the east. The grapes for this wine come from the municipalities of A Xarmenta en San Cristabal and Pazo Lodeiro in San Fiz Do Varan. The vines are planted on a combination of terraced plots known as socalos and sloped plots orientated to maximize exposure to the sun. The soils in the region are granitic sands, known locally as sabrego, which warm up quickly and retain the heat. The region is greatly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean with relatively high rainfall and humidity, although its inland location shelters it from the impact of Atlantic storms. High levels of sunshine allow the grapes to reach excellent maturity levels, however the characteristic high acidity from the cooler influences, results in wines of great balance. The grapes are hand-harvested at optimal maturity.