Gordon Ramsay visits Vía Romana during the filming of Uncharted and praises its wines and the heroic viticulture of Ribeira Sacra.
26 December 2025
Ribeira Sacra has captivated one of the world’s most influential chefs. Gordon Ramsay, an international icon of fine dining and star of the program Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted —Fuera de Carta in Spain—, visited the Vía Romana winery (Chantada) during the filming of the episode “The Galician Coast”, recently released on Disney+ in collaboration with National Geographic.
The purpose of the visit had been kept secret due to filming requirements, but we can finally share it. This opportunity allowed Ramsay to experience firsthand the heroic viticulture of Ribeira Sacra, its terraced vineyards, and the unique landscape, which left him, in his own words, “speechless.” The British chef regretted not being able to witness the grape harvest in person—a moment that remains pending, and one we hope to share with him in a future visit.
Beyond the scenery, Gordon Ramsay thoroughly enjoyed the wines of the winery. In particular, Vía Romana Do Camiño Godello, which he used for cooking during the program and praised as a gourmet wine capable of enhancing the flavor of food. Both the wines of Vía Romana and Méndez-Rojo received top marks from the chef, who even took a special pack of wines back to the United States.
One of the highlights of the episode took place in the winery itself, where Gordon Ramsay and his daughter Matilda (Tilly) participated in a culinary challenge against Galician chef Pepe Vieira and his son Darío. The gastronomic contest, set against the Ribeira Sacra backdrop, showcased the exceptional quality of Galician products: mussels, sea bass, Galician Rubia cattle beef, and, of course, the wines of the region.
Gordon Ramsay’s admiration for Galicia is not new. The chef has repeatedly stated that “the best beef in the world comes from Galicia”, and he has highlighted the uniqueness of wines grown on steep slopes under challenging climatic conditions, crafted with deep respect for tradition. “Galicia, always Galicia,” he has said, even expressing interest in opening a restaurant in the region for part of the year.
For Vía Romana, this visit and the chef’s recognition represent a significant international endorsement of the work carried out in Ribeira Sacra, the heroic viticulture, and wines born from respect for the landscape and tradition. It is a source of pride that we can finally share with clients, friends, and wine lovers.
We continue to raise a glass to Galicia, to Ribeira Sacra, and to the wines that conquer the world.
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