Emilio Rojo

Emilio Rojo is an eccentric former engineer who established this estate in 1987. He moved back to his native Galicia to recuperate ancient vineyard sites and traditions.

He owns two hectares of terraced hillside vineyards in Ribeiro in a former Roman village that was known locally as Ibedo. The tiny parcel lies on granite soils and is surrounded by oak and chestnut trees.

Emilio replanted this vineyard site to the indigenous varieties that once grew on this same plot. Its north facing exposure is key in creating structure in the wines since Ribeiro is a very hot denomination. All organicallly farmed by Emilio without the use of pesticides or non organic fertilizer.

One of the most unique white wines of Spain, only 50 cases are imported into the U.S.