This wine is from the DO Ribeiro, which means River Bank in Galician, as it is located along the Milo river and its tributaries, in Galicia, North West Spain. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes at 150 to 300 metres' elevation and are surrounded by stone walls and are the last to be harvested. A blend of indigenous varieties, the vines range from 50 to 70 years old. These vines are low yielding and produce wines with fine tannnins and excellent fruit intensity. Planted at an altitude of 150 to 350 metres above sea-level, the vines are free-standing and trained with a stake in the traditional manner, at a density of 1.25 x 1.25 metres. The soils are clay with schist, the latter imparting mineral tones to the wine. The 35% of 'other grapes' in the blend is a field blend of Ferrol, Souson, Brancellao, Bastardo