Cangas is an appellation of Asturias, Spain.
The signature grape is Albarín Negro, backed by Carrasquín, Verdejo Negro, Mencia and Albarín Blanco, plus three more.
The climate is varied, running high sunshine and temperate.
The vineyards themselves read as elevated, slopes and steep sites.
Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows floral, sometimes spicy, developing more complexity through aging and white wines are generally fresh, plus three more.
Names to look for on a shelf: Bodega Vidas and Monasterio de Corias.
At the table these bottles work with beef dishes, venison, poultry and seafood.
In the glass.
Red: Floral, Sometimes spicy, Developing more complexity through aging.
White: White wines are generally fresh, Floral, Fruity, Crianza, Reserva.
Grapes planted here.
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodega Vidas '100 Montanas' Albarin Negro, Cangas, Spain
- Bodega Vidas '100 Montanas' Carrasquin, Cangas, Spain
- Bodega Vidas 'Siete Vidas' Albarin Blanco, Cangas, Spain
- Bodega Vidas 'Siete Vidas' Parcelas Singulares, Cangas, Spain
- Bodega Vidas 'Siete Vidas' Roble, Cangas, Spain
- Bodega Vidas 'Siete Vidas' Tinto, Cangas, Spain
- Bodega Vidas 'Vive La Vida', Cangas, Spain
- Monasterio de Corias 'Corias Guilfa' Blanco, Cangas, Spain
At the table.
- beef dishes
- venison
- poultry
- seafood
- spicy dishes
Nearby regions.
Cangas: common questions
01.What grapes is Cangas known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Cangas make?+
03.Where is Cangas?+
04.What food goes with Cangas wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Spain, or the wider Asturias guide.