Zárate
Zárate is a winery in Rías Baixas, the Atlantic-facing subregion of Galicia known for mineral-driven whites and increasingly distinctive red wines. The winery works with the indigenous varieties that define the region: Albariño, the crisp and saline white that anchors Galician viticulture, alongside the darker-skinned Espadeiro and Caiño tinto. These reds, traditionally underexplored outside the region, reveal the coastal terroir's complexity—briny, structured, and built for food. Zárate's Espadeiro and Caiño tinto have drawn attention from Wine Advocate and Decanter, reflecting the growing recognition of Rías Baixas as a source of serious red wine. The winery's Albariño, too, carries the precision and salinity expected of the appellation's finest expressions. In a region where Atlantic influence shapes every vintage, Zárate demonstrates the depth available from Galicia's native grapes.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter