Wine making in Rías Baixas dates back thousands of years, but only during the past few decades has the region established a global reputation as a producer of top quality wines. Overwhelmingly a white wine region, Rías Baixas is defined by its signature grape, Albariño, but the rising stars of Godello and Treixadura are noteworthy indeed! Mencía, Galicia's best known red variety, produces high quality wine capable of ageing.