Situated just inside Spain at the northeastern tip of Portugal, Valtea sits in a privileged location at the edge of the river Miño, nestled in an area with a special microclimate where grapes ripen to a perfect level of maturity. While wine-maker Carla Gonzalez Chao emphasizes that the key to great wine are great grapes, there is no doubt that her special talents are responsible for capturing the fine balance of fruit and minerality.