Fazenda
Pradio
In the rugged hills of Galicia’s Ribeira Sacra, just above the Miño River, Xabi Soeanes has carved out a life in quiet cultivation of an abandoned terraced vineyard. Returning home to build something excellent—stone by stone, vine by vine—his small Fazenda Prádio is an independent vision in this steep, south-facing site first planted by Cistercian monks. Working with Galicia’s traditional red and white grapes, Xabi makes honest, grounded wines built from the site itself.
Farming Note
Farming is entirely by hand on steep, terraced slopes. No synthetic inputs. Organically farmed in practice, though not certified—Xabi treats the land with respect and restraint, focusing more on results than on marketing.
Winemaking
Native yeast fermentations. Gentle extraction and cool, slow fermentations. All wines are aged in used barrels or neutral vessels—stainless where appropriate. No additions beyond minimal sulfur. The wines are raw in the best sense: clean, alive, and whole.
Wines
Pradio, Caino Longo
Vintage 2019
Style Red
Region Ribeira Sacra
Varieties Caiño Longo
ABV Not specified
Soils granite and schist
Tasting Note Wild and vivid. A rare glimpse of Caiño Longo on its own—light-bodied with dark fruit, smoke, and mineral bite. Dusty tannins and electric acidity. Linear, lean, and full of character.
Pradio, Pacio, Branco
Vintage 2019
Style white
Region Ribeira Sacra
Varieties Godello, Dona Branca, Loureira
ABV Not specified
Soils granite and schist
Tasting Note Godello blend with a saline snap. Textural and focused, with layers of citrus, white flowers, and stone. Quiet complexity. Finishes clean, with a touch of grip.
Pradio, Mencia
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Ribeira Sacra
Varieties Mencía
ABV Not specified
Soils granite and schist
Tasting Note High-toned red fruit, herbs, and granite-driven tension. A pure, lifted expression of Ribeira Sacra—savory, precise, and built more on clarity than weight.
Pradio, Pacio, Tinto
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Ribeira Sacra
Varieties Brancellao, Merenzao, Caíño Longo, Mencía
ABV 13.50%
Soils granite and schist
Tasting Note Field blend of Brancellao, Merenzao, Caiño Longo, and Mencía. Bright, spicy, and nervy. Red berry, dried rose, and mountain herbs. Lacy tannins and crystalline structure.
HURON RIVER WINE CO.