Designation of Origin
The archaeological dating of a grape seed found on the site of O Castelo (Valencia do Sil, Vilamartín) demonstrating the cultivation of vines for winemaking.
Appearance of three lagares (stone structures for making wine in the vineyard itself) in the municipality of Larouco..
First written document on wine emerges in the region.
Building starts on the shrine of Nosa Señora das Ermidas in O Bolo, wine being an indispensable part of the shrine's economy, with more than 200 plots of land dedicated to growing grapes.
Records exist from the period between the late 18th and early 19th century of the construction of the first covas (traditional wine cellars) using materials such as clay, granite or slate, used for making and storing the wine. Nowadays there are more than 1,000 covas in Valdeorras.
Phylloxera invades the vineyards, destroying thousands of hectares. Valdeorras-born José Núñez discovers the formula to exterminate the plague.
The Valdeorras Designation of Origin is recognised by Ministerial Decree. It was created with the aim of working on the recovery of native varieties, focusing on quality and control and encouraging promotion.
Recovery of the Godello variety begins within the framework of the Proyecto Revival. All the Godello grapes growing in the world today have their origin in the protected territory of Valdeorras
The Valdeorras vineyards lend the region a unique character thanks to the quality of their wines, which spark interest both in Spain and worldwide.
Functions
The role of the Valdeorras Designation of Origin Regulatory Board is to protect and safeguard everyone working in the value chain of the local winemaking sector, boosting the culture surrounding this product, strengthening its promotion and positioning in different markets.
Structure
PRESIDENT
Marcos Prada Ginzo
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD
INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Bodega Santa Marta S.A.T.: D. José Guitián López
Bodegas Godeval S.L.: Dña. Araceli Fernández Del Palacio
Adega A Coroa, S.A.T.: D. Roberto Fernández García
COOPERATIVE SECTOR
Bodega Coop. Virxen Das Viñas: D. Alfredo Vázquez Seijido
Bodega Coop. Jesus Nazareno: D. José Luis Mateo Álvarez
PRODUCTIVE SECTOR
Viticultores Independientes de Valdeorras: D. Iván Rodríguez Álvarez / D. Ricardo Dobao Macías
Sindicato Labrego Galego – Comisións Labregas: D. Antonio García Fernández
SUPERVISORY BODY
Dir. Tec. Jorge L. Mazaira Pérez
Tec. E. Santiago Pérez Espino
Tec. Rodrigo Antonio Enríquez Aragón
SECRETARY
Dña. Ana Patricia de Andrés Vales
ADMINISTRATION
Dña. M. Dolores Delgado López
Standards
STANDARDS FOR WINERIES
STANDARDS FOR OPERATORS
STANDARDS FOR INSPECTORS
STANDARDS
SPECIFICATIONS
ACCREDITED LABORATORIES
The accredited laboratories to which samples are sent for verification are Centrolab 2006 S.L., Estación de Viticultura e Enoloxía de Galicia (EVEGA) and Dolmar Innova Tentamus, S.L.
