Maximum of 20 people
Spanish, Galician, English (upon request)
Approx. hours
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At Bodega Ribada, we are committed to preserving biodiversity and supporting local development in the Ribeira Sacra.
We work in the Chantada subzone, where heroic viticulture is part of the landscape and our understanding of wine. Our tours offer a close-up look at the terraced vineyards, native grape varieties, and the manual labor that keeps this tradition alive.
1. Heroic viticulture and cultural landscape
We maintain the terraced vineyards and traditional stone walls, helping to preserve the cultural landscape of the Ribeira Sacra.
We work by hand, without mechanization in the vineyard, which reinforces the value of a crop linked to the land and its historical ways of life.
2. Interpretation and guided tour
The tour is led by us, as we explain on-site the heroic viticulture, the historic terraces, the native grape varieties, and the traditional architecture of the winery.
We also share with our visitors the climate of the Miño Canyon, the changing use of the vineyards, and the wine-making processes.
3. Lower Environmental Impact
We use solar panels, LED bulbs, and insulated windows, and we do not use herbicides or chemicals in the vineyard. We are sustainable
In addition, we manage special waste through the Chantada City Council’s recycling center and serve local products without plastic.
4. Local products and regional development
At our tastings, we offer locally sourced products, such as cheeses, chestnut cream, jams and honey, fruits, and traditional cookies, and we use wooden serving boards crafted by an association of people with disabilities in Chantada (ASDEME).
We are members of the Ribeira Sacra Wine Route and the Ribeira Sacra Designation of Origin; we recommend accommodations, boat trips on the Miño River, and visits to local cheese shops, thereby supporting the local economy.
Open map Chantada (Lugo), España
Heroic viticulture on the slopes of the Miño River, featuring a tasting paired with locally sourced dishes
The tour begins outside the winery to provide some context about where we are. We’ll explain what the Ribeira Sacra is, its essence, its heritage, its natural and cultural values, the different wine varieties, why traditional wineries have single-sloped roofs, the importance of climate and sunlight for the vineyards, and the issue of land-use changes and the abandonment of vineyards in the area. Outside the winery, the vineyard is also explained.
Then we go inside the winery, where the wine-making processes and the winery’s materials are explained: those used in the past and those used today.
The activity concludes with a tasting: a selection of 6 wines is presented, and 2–3 varieties are tasted. The tasting includes a selection of the best local zero-mile products: cheeses from the Airas Moniz cheese factory (awarded nationally in consecutive years, including 2026), chestnut cream produced in Chantada (Castañas Naiciña), Mariñeiras cookies, and “Da Josefa” tetilla cheese (a national award winner), as well as a selection of other Galician cheeses such as San Simon da Costa, Cebreiro, and Galmesán. The tasting can take place either indoors or outdoors.
Bodega Ribada was founded in 2005 based on a family tradition spanning several generations; it is a small stone winery (single-story) that oversees the vineyard located at its feet in the parish of San Fiz (Chantada). It is less than 5 minutes from the village of Belesar, allowing visitors to combine their visit with Zodiac boat tours on the Miño River, sections of the Winter Way to Santiago, the Roman road, or the rural Romanesque architecture of the surrounding area (12th–13th centuries). It is 7 minutes from the town of Chantada.
Prices
Standard Rates
- €25 per person / free for children under 10.
Group rates:
- Groups: €25 per person / free for children under 10
The price includes
- Guided tour
- Walk and explanation in the hillside vineyard, with context provided on the Ribeira Sacra and the cultural landscape.
- Tour of the winery interior with an explanation of the winemaking processes and the historical and modern equipment.
- Tasting of 2–3 varieties of wine from Bodega Ribada (from a selection of 6 wines).
- Local food pairing: Airas Moniz cheeses · Naiciña chestnut cream · Jams. Seasonal fruits, grapes, cherries, mariñeiras cookies · Da Josefa tetilla cheese and other varieties of Galician cheeses.
- Tasting available indoors or outdoors, depending on weather or preference.
Timetable
All year round, except during harvest season. Mornings starting at 12 p.m.; afternoons starting at 5 p.m.
Upon request, we offer personalized tastings tailored to the preferences of ecotourists.
Activity details
- Location: Bodega Ribada San Fiz (parish), 27516 Chantada (Lugo). Coordinates: 42.610171, -7.723022. Less than 5 minutes from the village of Belesar.
- Approximate duration: Two hours, tailored to the ecotourist
- Maximum number of people per time slot: Minimum 3 people / Maximum 20–25 people
- Accessibility: PARTIALLY. The winery and tasting area (indoor and outdoor) are accessible to people with limited mobility. The visit to the vineyards is NOT accessible (slopes with gradients of up to 80%).
- Type of accessibility: Physical (partial): winery and tasting areas are accessible; vineyards are not.
- Suitable for families with children: Yes, children may accompany the tour; wine tasting is for adults only.
- Minimum age to participate: 10 years old for winery workshops
- Pets allowed
Do not forget
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes: the walk through the vineyard takes place on a hillside, with sections of stairs and terraces.
- Comfortable, layered clothing (it gets hot on the hillside in summer, while it can be cool and muddy in winter and fall).
- Sunscreen and a hat in summer.
- Please notify us in advance of any food allergies or intolerances (due to the wine pairing during the tasting).
Relevance
- Please book in advance, especially for groups (the activity is available on request on weekends, and space is limited).
- If you are coming with your family, please indicate the number of children in your reservation (they may only participate in the tour; not in the tasting).
Groups
Maximum of 20 people
Available languages guide
Spanish, Galician, English (upon request)
Approximate duration
Approx. hours