Cangas, Protected wine designation in Asturias, Spain.
Cangas is a wine region in Asturias that spans multiple mountain villages and is characterized by vineyards on steep slopes. Only specific grape varieties grow here, ones bred specifically for this mountainous terrain.
Wine growing in this area dates back to Roman times, when the first vineyards were planted on mountain slopes. This long tradition has shaped the region's identity to the present day.
Locals grow the same grape varieties here that have been cultivated nowhere else, using methods passed down through generations. Walking through the vineyards, you notice the traditional ways of working the land that shape daily life in these small communities.
Visitors can explore various wineries spread across several small mountain villages and walk through the landscape at their own pace. The steep slopes require good footwear and some stamina for walking.
The grape varieties here grow only on steep mountain slopes and nowhere else in Spain or anywhere else in the world. This extreme location makes every vintage something special that you cannot find anywhere else.
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