Types of wines and features. WHITE WINE

WHITE WINE “Protected Designation of Origin Cangas”

The wines, Wine rated Cangas Quality, present the organoleptic characteristics of traditional wines of the area, in terms of color, aroma and flavor, looking clean, bright and right balance alcohol / acidity

Analytical Characteristics

Minimum natural volumetric Alcohol: 9.5% Vol .Total acidity (expressed as g / l tartaric acid) will be between 5 g / l and 10 g / l. Volatile acidity (expressed in g / l acetic acid) is not greater than 0.8 g / l.

For whites of “Crianza”, “Reserva” and “Gran Reserva” volatile acidity (expressed as g / l acetic acid): Maximum 1 g / l to 11% vol and 0.06 g / l per alcoholic strength exceeding 11% vol. Total Sulphur dioxide (expressed in mg. / l): Maximum of 150 mg. / l. Reducing sugars: Maximum of 5 g / l.

Varieties: albarín blanco, albillo, moscatel grano menudo, godello y blanca extra.

Organoleptic qualities

Appearance: Yellow greenish color seeming to yellow straw.
Transparency: Clear and bright.
Nose: intense flavours with floral series, fruit…
Palate: fresh, tasty and balanced acidity.

White and red wines must submit the organoleptic characteristic of traditional wines of the area, taking into account natural and positive evolution of the same, especially in terms of color, clarity, aroma and flavor. Those who do not meet these characteristics may not be covered by the term “Protected Designation of Origin Cangas”.

Types of wines and characteristics. WHITE WINE

Varieties: albarín blanco, albillo, moscatel grano menudo, godello y blanca extra.

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Types of wines and characteristics. RED WINE

Varieties: carrasquín, verdejo negro, albarín negro y mencía.

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THE WINERIES

The Cangas Protected Designation of Origin and its Wineries

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Moderate alcohol consumption is recommended