GREEN SPAIN

When most people think of Spanish wine, they picture the hot, sun-baked plains of the south. But head to the northwest Atlantic coast, and the landscape completely transforms. This is ‘Green Spain’ (España Verde)—a lush, misty, and rain-swept stretch of the country running from Galicia all the way across to the Basque Country. It is a region shaped entirely by the cooling influence of the ocean, making it the perfect home for some of the most energetic and refreshing wines in Europe.

Because of the cooler, coastal climate, the true stars here are early-ripening white grapes. Right on the edge of the Atlantic, where the vineyards almost meet the sea, the famous Rías Baixas region produces brilliant Albariño. These white wines range from incredibly crisp and citrusy to wonderfully round and peachy. They are naturally tangy and the ultimate pour for a plate of fresh shellfish or a classic British fish and chips.

Moving slightly inland, the landscape shifts into sheltered valleys that protect the vines from the harshest Atlantic weather. Here, in historic areas like Valdeorras (often called the 'valley of gold') and Ribeiro, grapes like Godello and Treixadura take centre stage. These varieties produce richer, more deeply complex white wines that deliver fantastic texture and flavour.

As the temperatures gently rise further away from the coast, red grapes finally get their moment in the sun. The absolute champion of the northwest is Mencía. Grown on the steep, dramatic riverbank slopes of the Ribeira Sacra and Monterrei, this grape creates thrilling, lip-smacking red wines bursting with bright raspberry flavours and delicate floral scents.

Finally, the Green Spain journey ends in the Basque Country, sheltering at the foot of the Pyrenees. This rugged area is famous for Txakoli - a wonderfully tart, zesty, and slightly spritzy white wine. Naturally light in alcohol, it is incredibly fun, thirst-quenching, and goes down an absolute treat on a sunny afternoon.

Delve Deeper

Adegas Galegas Wines from Spain

Adegas Galegas | Rías Baixas
Adegas Valmiñor Logo

Adegas Valmiñor | Rías Baixas
Belarmino Wine Capsule

Belarmino | Galicia
Bodega Hiruzta Winery Logo

Bodega Hiruzta | Hondaarribia
Bodegas Itsas Mendi Grape Picking Boxes with Hondarrabi Zuri Grapes

Bodegas Itsas Mendi | Gernika
Lagar de Cervera Winery in Rías Baixes, Spain

Lagar de Fornelos | Rías Baixas
Martín Códax Corks with musical notes on

Martín Códax | Rías Baixas
Rafael Palacios Logo

Rafael Palacios | Valdeorras
Winemaker Raúl Peréz sat at a table with Wine Glass in hand

Raúl Pérez | Bierzo
Close-up image of a Santiago Ruiz wine label

Santiago Ruiz | Rias Baixas
Telmo Rodríguez in the Vineyard

Telmo Rodríguez | Compañia de Vinos
Sign on the side of Virgen del Galir Stone Winery Building

Virgen del Galir | Valdeorras

THE LINE UP

Bodegas Gallegas 'Silandeiro' Albariño Sobre Lías 2024

Bodegas Gallegas 'Silandeiro' Albariño Sobre Lías 2024
£22.00
£22.00
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A sophisticated white wine offering a beautifully creamy texture, ripe stone fruit & mineral depth... Read More...
Bodegas Gallegas Sentidino Albarino White Wine Bottle on a white background

Bodegas Gallegas 'Sentidiño' Albariño 2024
£19.00
£19.00
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A wonderfully zesty & high-energy Albariño bursting with crisp Atlantic freshness and bright citrus fruits... Read More...
Raúl Pérez La Claudina Godello White Wine bottle with yellow capsule on a white background

Raúl Pérez Ultreia 'La Claudina' 2023
£53.00
£53.00
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A profoundly complex Spanish white wine offering rich orchard fruit & a unique saline finish... Read More...
Val do Galir Mencía Red Wine Bottle on a white background

Val do Galir Mencía 2022
£17.50
£17.50
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Discover the pure slate energy of Valdeorras with this exceptional and vibrant Galician red wine... Read More...
Hiruzta Txakoli White Wine Bottle

Hiruzta Txakoli 2025
£18.00
£18.00
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A stunningly fresh & slightly spritzy white wine from the rugged Atlantic coast of the Basque Country... Read More...
Bodegas Itsas Mendi Bizkaiko Txakolina '7' White Wine Bottle

Bodegas Itsas Mendi Bizkaiko Txakolina '7' 2020
£23.00
£23.00
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A rich, powerful & unctuous Txakoli that has the capacity for several years ageing... Read More...
'Pazo de Seoane', Albariño Loureiro, Rosal, Rías Baixas White Wine Bottle

Lagar de Cervera Pazo de Seoane O Rosal 2024
£18.75
£18.75
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Award-winning Rías Baixas white wine from the Galician outpost of La Rioja Alta S.A... Read More...
Telmo Rodríguez Gaba do Xil O Barreiro Godello White Wine Bottle

Telmo Rodríguez Gaba do Xil O Barreiro Godello 2024
£22.00
£22.00
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Telmo Rodríguez's Gaba do Xil expertly showcases the virtues of the Godello grape... Read More...
Virgen del Galir Val do Galir Godello Bottle

Val do Galir Godello 2025
£18.75
£18.75
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Refreshing, crisp & deliciously fruity with a characteristic Galcian zing!... Read More...
Santiago Ruiz 'Rosa Ruiz' Albariño Bottle

Santiago Ruiz 'Rosa Ruiz' Albariño 2025
£27.00
£27.00
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With intense aromas of apricot & lemon this textured Albariño is packed full of flavour... Read More...
Santiago Ruiz 'O Rosal' Rías Baixas Blanco Bottle

Santiago Ruiz 'O Rosal' Rías Baixas Blanco 2023/24
£22.00
£22.00
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A vibrant white wine blend of Albariño, Loureiro, Godello, Treixadura and Caíño grapes... Read More...
Raúl Pérez Ultreia Godello White Wine Bottle

Raúl Pérez Ultreia Godello 2021
£22.00
£22.00
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For a Spaniard, Godello may be the closest thing you can get to Burgundy... Read More...
Rafael Palacios Louro do Bolo Godello White Wine Bottle

Rafael Palacios 'Louro do Bolo' Godello 2023/24
£28.00
£28.00
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A beautifully textured and vibrant Godello packed with crisp citrus, wild herbs 7 stony minerality... Read More...
Belarmino O Mouro Mencía Ribeira Sacra Red Wine

Belarmino O Mouro Mencía 2023
£16.00
£16.00
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A bright, juicy and delicate expression of the local Mencía grape... Read More...
Telmo Rodríguez GABA Mencía Valdeorras Bottle

Telmo Rodríguez Gaba Mencía Valdeorras 2021
£17.75
£17.75
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A wonderful expression of the Mencía grape by the talented Telmo Rodríguez... Read More...
Pazo la Maza Albariño Rías Baixas DO White Wine

Adegas Galegas Pazo la Maza Albariño 2024
£16.75
£16.75
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A lively and refreshing style of Albariño, combining delicate orchard fruits and citrus fragrances... Read More...
Adegas Valmiñor Serra da Estrela Albariño

Adegas Valmiñor Serra da Estrela Albariño 2024
£17.50
£17.50
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A white of intense minerality and zesty apricot and citrus characters... Read More...
Adegas Galaegas Andaina Godello White Wine

Adegas Galegas Andaina Godello 2025
£15.00
£15.00
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A refreshing white wine made from the increasingly popular and aromatic Godello grape... Read More...
Adegas Galegas Veigadares Albariño Bottle

Adegas Galegas Albariño Veigadares 2022
£21.00
£21.00
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Fermented & aged in oak this is an intense & elegant award winning Albariño... Read More...
Lagar de Cervera Albariño Bottle

Lagar de Cervera Albariño 2024
£20.00
£20.00
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A deliciously refreshing and lively Albariño perfect as an apéritif or with seafood... Read More...