The Ribeiro Designation of Origin (C.R.D.O. Ribeiro) was the highlight of the 12th edition of the 'CatArte' cycle, which took place on 12 November 2026. The event featured a presentation of the Ribeiro wines, including two white wines—a 2024 vintage and a 2022 vintage—and a 2024 red wine. The session was enlivened by musical performances from Lois Alonso, who is currently a singer on the Galician television programme 'Luar'.
The event was held at the Centro Cultural Marcos Valcárcel in Ourense, which recently inaugurated the exhibition 'Cruzando el Mar intransitable' by Tony Lane. This exhibition presents a series of wordless dialogues, reflecting deep conversations about cultural surroundings, the metaphysics of landscape, art history, and the relationship between the artist and the audience.
This edition of 'CatArte' continues its tradition of charitable wine tastings, with all proceeds from ticket sales directed to the Fundación Diego González Rivas. This foundation aims to provide minimally invasive thoracic surgery to patients who face significant barriers to access.
Notable attendees included Concha Iglesias, president of C.R.D.O. Ribeiro, and Marcos Vázquez, director of the Centro Cultural Marcos Valcárcel.
Wine and art festival details
The 'CatArte' cycle runs over four days at the Centro Cultural Marcos Valcárcel, from 5 November to 26 November, featuring presentations and tastings from various wineries within the Ribeiro Designation of Origin, along with musical performances. Attendance is limited to 100 people per day, with charitable tickets priced at €9 each, available through the online platform 'Entradium'.
Upcoming events include a tasting by Bodegas Casal de Armán on 19 November, accompanied by music from the duo Soul&Roll. The festival will conclude on 26 November with a tasting from Bodega Alanís, featuring a musical game in collaboration with DJ Álvaro Alonso.
