Ladeiras do Xil is named for the hillsides along the Sil River (literally “slopes of the Sil”), which, along with the Miño River, is the lifeblood of the Ourense province, including the Valdeorras and Ribeira Sacra wine regions. Ladeiras do Xil produces a highly-coveted collection of extremely low-production, single-vineyard wines. The pioneering duo of Pablo Eguzkiza and Telmo Rodríguez started working in the Val do Bibei in 2002. Recognizing the potential to make world-class wines in this historic valley, they began a project restoring vineyards that would take more than a decade to come to fruition.
The focus is on the recuperation of ancient sites with certified organic, regenerative farming, hand-harvested bunches, indigenous yeasts, and spontaneous fermentations.
Valdeorras Gaba do Xil O Barreiro Branco – Godello with other indigenous varieties
Valdeorras Gaba do Xil Tinto – Mencía, Merenzao
Valdeorras Branc0 de Santa Cruz – Godello, Treixadura, Doña Branca, Palomino
Valdeorras As Caborcas – Mencía, Merenzao, Sousón, Garnacha, Godello
Valdeorras Falcoeira Branco – Godello, Doña Branca, Palomino