VC CANGAS

Cangas is a geographical indication used to designate quality wine-growing zone of Cangas, covering the municipalities of Cangas del Narcea, Allande, Grandas Salime, Illano, Pesoz and Ibias, located in the southwest of the autonomous community of the Principality of Asturias, Spain.

This GI was regulated in 2001 as Vino de la Tierra and achieved the status of quality wine in 2009, in 2012 pending the imminent award of the PDO. Covered by this designation is the production of 76 growers and processors 7 wineries.

The whole area has a special microclimate, with less rainfall and more sunshine hours than the rest of Asturias. This situation allows vineyard development, generally located on steep slopes and south orientations, as more favorable areas.

The wines with this indication, must pass a series of controls to bring to market quality products and consistent with the requirements of the regulations and the market itself.