Castro Candaz

Ribeira Sacra Mencia and Godello from Spain's steep granite slopes.

Castro Candaz operates in Ribeira Sacra, Galicia's steep-terraced river valley where granite slopes and Atlantic influence shape distinctive wines. The winery focuses on the region's signature varieties: Mencia, a dark-skinned grape that thrives in these challenging conditions, and Godello, the white that defines modern Galician viticulture. A Boca do Demo, a Mencia-based wine, represents the winery's work with this variety, as does Finca el Curvado. La Vertical showcases Godello's mineral precision and aromatic character. Both Wine Advocate and Decanter have assessed the winery's output, reflecting the growing recognition of Ribeira Sacra's potential for complex, age-worthy wines that balance power with elegance.