Xose Lois Sebio Puñal
Professional Beginning Year
1992
Professional career
The Galician Xose Lois Sebio began his professional journey in the wine world in 1992 as an assistant winemaker during harvests at several wineries in northern Spain. After working as a consulting winemaker for various wineries, he received a research scholarship at the Viticulture and Oenology Station of Galicia (Evega) to study ancestral red grape varieties complementary to mencía.
In 2001, he joined Bodega Coto de Gomariz, where, to date, he serves as technical director and winemaker. Since 2008, he has combined this role with Viños de Encostas, his own winery, and Encostas Wines, a consultancy specializing in natural, organic, biodynamic winemaking and viticulture. Under his personal label, he crafts high-quality wines in northern Spanish regions such as Rías Baixas, Ribeiro, Valdeorras, Bierzo, and Rueda. Among his celebrated and well-known creations are the white wines Súper Héroe and Salvaxe, as well as the red Hush.
In 2001, he joined Bodega Coto de Gomariz, where, to date, he serves as technical director and winemaker. Since 2008, he has combined this role with Viños de Encostas, his own winery, and Encostas Wines, a consultancy specializing in natural, organic, biodynamic winemaking and viticulture. Under his personal label, he crafts high-quality wines in northern Spanish regions such as Rías Baixas, Ribeiro, Valdeorras, Bierzo, and Rueda. Among his celebrated and well-known creations are the white wines Súper Héroe and Salvaxe, as well as the red Hush.
Work
Technical director and winemaker at Bodega Coto de Gomariz. Additionally, he combines this position with the management of Viños Encostas and Encostas Wines, his personal projects.
Training
Winemaker and senior technician in viticulture and oenology.
Master's degree in viticulture and oenology.
Expert in sensory analysis Giudici Qualificato.
Technical engineering in agri-food industries.
Master's degree in viticulture and oenology.
Expert in sensory analysis Giudici Qualificato.
Technical engineering in agri-food industries.