O Luar Do Sil

Hills of granite and slate, clay and xabre. The land in Valdeorras is rich in minerals and, at the same time, conducive to crops of an artisan spirit, difficult and yet generous with effort. Ancestral viticulture takes advantage of the enigmatic energy of the soils in this landscape dotted with villages.

For millennia, this elongated valley, gateway to Galician lands, has allowed the passage of a variety of peoples and cultures. Forts, villages, towns and mines. And archaeological remains that indicate the presence of vines and wine presses. Generations collect and reinterpret the legacy of a long history.

Physical conditions impose an extremely fragmented agriculture. Small vineyards and manual labour have in turn preserved ancient idiosyncrasies. Viticulture is an intimate dialogue with nature in this inland region of Atlantic and continental influences.

Godello. A name of historical significance that a handful of brave winegrowers rescued from oblivion half a century ago. This white variety is today once again displaying its purity and definition. With humility and greatness on the slopes of Valdeorras.

Vineyard work here is part of an overall effort of preservation. We adapt tillage to each type of soil; we harvest by hand; we take care of each vine individually and, at the same time, step by step, we manage to recover small, very old vineyards. Employing a respectful viticulture, we help to return to the land everything that it has given to us.