Spain's Rias Baixas Exports to U.S. Grew 9% by Volume, 13.5% by Sales

The Spanish wine region of D.O. Rías Baixas has reported a new record for annualized sales of their Albariño white wines in the U.S. market. For the second consecutive year, exports to the U.S. over-performed to reach 9% growth by volume or 2.8 million liters, and 13.5% by value or $19 million in total sales. The U.S. continues to be the leading global export market for the Albariño wines of Rías Baixas, representing 30% of total export share by volume. This second year of record sales in the U.S. spanned August 2021 to July 2022, as reported by the Consejo Regulador of D.O. Rías Baixas, the region's official governing body.

This year’s record sales from D.O. Rías Baixas show a direct correlation with the success of the high-quality 2022 harvest which also delivered sufficient volume to meet increased demand. Yields can vary considerably in Rías Baixas owing to natural weather patterns; 2022 offered an exceptional and plentiful harvest for this small, family-driven growing region. The success of this year’s harvest is also noteworthy given the continued supply chain challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.