Wines made from Verdejo grapes of Cangas
Discover the best wines made with Verdejo as a single variety or as a blend of Cangas.
More informations about the variety Verdejo
An ancient grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time, mainly in the Rueda region of northwestern Spain. D.N.A. tests show that it is the result of a natural cross between Savagnin and Castellana Blanco. It should not be confused with the Verdelho, which is very well known in Portugal, and the Verdelho Branco, which is almost more widespread. The Verdejo is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can also be found in the United States (Virginia, California, etc.), Australia, Portugal, etc., but is practically unknown in France.
More informations about the region of Asturies
The wine region of Cangas is located in the region of Asturies of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodega Monasterio de Corias or the Domaine Bodega Monasterio de Corias produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cangas are Mencia, Verdejo and Albarino, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cangas often reveals types of flavors of minerality, plum or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.