The D.O. is located in the northwest of the province of Ourense.
Climate
Predominantly continental climate with Atlantic influences. The average temperature is 11 ºC, and rainfall ranges between 850-1000 mm annually.
Soil
The soils are quite varied: slate, limestone, granite. Clay-iron and alluvial on terraces with pebbles. They are soils with a strong acidic reaction and low organic matter content.