Ailalá is a Galician word used in traditional folklore that has Celtic origins. Ailalá doesn’t have a direct translation, it is a word that describes happiness and fun. Ailalá, ailalelo is what is shouted when happy moments are shared in family, in the pilgrimages with neighbours and friends which is reflected in Galician music. We could say that it is the “Olé” in Galicia!
Ailalá–Ailalelo is a wine project created with a young and fresh concept, rooted in the valleys of the Ribeiro D.O. in Galicia. It focuses on indigenous varietal wines that are fun and exciting, with a name that evokes a joyful celebration: Ailalá.
Ailalá was born in 2011, created by winemaker Inma Pazos and sommelier Miguel Montoto, with the aim of showcasing the richness and diversity of Ribeiro wines to the world. It began with two single-varietal wines and later expanded to include other small-production wines that express the character and remarkable terroir of the region.
To create the Ailalá we have a team in which each person brings their own point of view, a small detail that makes the wine what it is:
- The vision of the market and the intrepid and cosmopolitan character of Miguel Montoto, sommelier trained in the Instituto Gallego do Viño and in WSET, Atlantic Terroirs.
- The point of view that balances the demand of the market trends, with the essence of the varieties and the zone that the wine should express of Inma Pazos. Winemaker and Export Manager in Atlantic Terroirs.