ProducerRibeiro
Coto de Gomariz
コト・デ・ゴマリス
Ribeiro pioneer crafting terroir-driven Treixadura whites
One of Ribeiro's finest producers, making indigenous Treixadura, Godello, and Loureira wines of great freshness and mineral depth from the inland Galician wine zone.
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Who Is This For?
For explorers of Spain's indigenous white wines who value organic and biodynamic farming, granite-driven minerality, and single-plot precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties does Coto de Gomariz work with?
- Treixadura is the backbone of their white wines, blended with Godello, Loureira, Lado, and Albariño, while reds use indigenous varieties such as Sousón, Caiño, and Brancellao.
- Is Coto de Gomariz organic or biodynamic?
- The estate has farmed organically since 2004 and applies biodynamic principles inspired by Rudolf Steiner and Masanobu Fukuoka, though it has chosen not to seek formal certification so it can remain flexible.
- Where is Coto de Gomariz located?
- The winery sits in the village of Gomariz, in the municipality of Leiro (Ourense province), Galicia, within the Avia Valley — an area historically known as the 'Golden Mile' of the Ribeiro D.O.
- Who leads the winemaking today?
- Founded in 1978 by Ricardo Carreiro Ameijeiras, the estate has been led since 2009 by winemaker Inma Pazos alongside Miguel Montoto, who introduced wild-yeast fermentations and experimentation with alternative vessels like clay eggs.