The flavor of citrus oil in wine of Asturies
Discover the of Asturies wines revealing the of citrus oil flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
Asturias is a region in Northern Spain. Although it has never been Particularly focused on wine production, in 2009 the region was granted its first wine appellation, Cangas, suggesting a New interest in viticulture.
So far, the wines produced locally are both red and white. They are made from Albillo, Gewurztraminer and Godello (Verdelho), Carrasquin, Syrah and Mencia.
On the other hand, Asturias has Long been known for its characteristic still (non-sparkling) ciders and for its craft beers. Artisanal cheeses are also part of the region's cuisine, which has earned it the nickname el país de los quesos ("the land of cheeses"). The most famous of these is Cabrales, a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk.
Part of España Verde ("Green Spain"), the region borders the Bay of Biscay to the north, Cantabria to the east, Castilla y León to the South and Galicia to the west.
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