| Dominio do Bibei is one of hidden gem from Spain yet to be known. It is located in Galicia, precisely in the DO Ribeira Sacra. This unknown region like the Priorat is very steep, the soils are of various nature.Dominio do Bibei is a unique project nestled in high altitude vineyard, the vines are planted on terrasses. The wine-making is supervised by Sara Perez and René Barbier the gifted couple from the Priorat.
The Project started in 2001 acquiring vineyards and renting a space in the village of Langullo. 2002 was the first vintage produced of Lalama, Lacima and Lapena. Lapola saw its birth only by the vintage 2004. In 2005 the winery was finally ready. A special construction, built in a mind to integrate it as much as possible in the nature, distributing the cellar following the high gradient of the slopes, burying part of it to work by gravity and lessen the use of energy. Although the production is still very limited especially on the top cuvees that are on allocations. Dominio do Bibei today accounts 32 ha planted around a total superficies of 150 ha. Tradition and respect for the past is what Dominio do Bibei, under the leadership of Javier Dominguez, seems to be all about. There is no stainless steel here, with cement and various sizes of wood utilized to contain the wine. There are approximately 100 acres of vines under cultivation, both red and white. Dominio do Bibei’s wines:
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