Monterrei DO is the warmest of Galicia's wine appellations. Located on the border with Portugal, it is known for its fertile, clayey soils which produce interesting wines from Doña Blanca, Treixadura, Verdello, Caíño Blanco and Godello. Of the small proportion of red grapes, the most common is Arauxa (the local name for Tempranillo), Mencía and Bastardo.
