It covers the municipalities of Verín, Monterrei, Oimbra, Castrelo do Val, Riós and Vilaredvós.

Exports increased during the reign of Philip II, especially as the 5th Count of Monterrei was nominated viceroy to the new Spanish colonies in the New World.

In modern times, most of the wine produces is still sold in bulk, but pioneering wineries have started to bottle and market their own brands.

Monterrei is the warmest and driest area in Galicia, sharing some climatic characteristics with the Spanish central plain.

Recommended red grapes: Mencía and Merenzao; also authorized are Araúxa / Tempranillo, Caiño Tinto and Sousón.