Pablo Soldavini
In the rugged valleys of Galicia, Pablo Soldavini is doing something rare—working old field blends from ancient vineyards to capture the full nuance of Ribeira Sacra. These high-altitude plots on crumbly granite and black slate were long abandoned. Pablo farms them by hand, organically, with a quiet, deliberate approach that mirrors both the wines and the people who first planted them. His wines aren’t polished or flashy—they’re raw, mineral-driven, and deeply expressive of place.
Farming Note
Organically farmed and entirely by hand. Steep slopes, old vines, and no shortcuts.
Winemaking
Native yeast, whole cluster, foot-tread. No corrections or additions. Aged in neutral barrels with minimal sulfur. Bottled unfiltered.
Wines
Sainas, Ribeira Sacra, Castro das Sainas, Tinto
Vintage 2020
Style Red
Region Galicia
Varieties Mencía, Garnacha Tintorera, Mouratón, Merenzao, Godello, Palomino
ABV 12.5%
Soils granite soils
Tasting Note This is lean and wild with lifted fruit and stony tension. Layers of red and black berries, crushed granite, and a faint herbal snap. Light-bodied but deep. Bright acid, no makeup. Real wine.
Sainas, Ribeira Sacra, Granito Rosa, Tinto
Vintage 2020
Style Red
Region Galicia
Varieties Mencía, Garnacha Tintorera, Mouratón, Merenzao, Godello, Palomino
ABV 13.00%
Soils pink granite
Tasting Note A little more flesh and ripeness here, but still tight and mineral-driven. Darker fruit, savory spice, and the lift that only pink granite gives. Expressive, energetic, and honest.