Cangas (Vino de la Tierra)
Cangas is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of Asturias. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.
The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the following municipalities in Asturias: Cangas del Narcea, Allande, Grandas de Salime, Illano, Pesoz and Ibias
It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2001.[1]
Grape varieties
Recommended: Albarín blanco, Albillo, Garnacha tintorera, Mencía, Picapoll and Verdejo Negro Also authorised: Alvarín Negro, Carraquín, Godello, Gewürztraminer, Merlot, Moscatel de grano menudo, Pinot noir and Syrah
References
- ↑ http://www.mapa.es/alimentacion/pags/denominacion/documentos/VinosTierraCCAA.pdf Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. In Spanish