Spain
Asturias
Asturias offers an often-overlooked side of Spanish wine. Tucked between the Cantabrian Sea and the mountain ridges, this green, mountainous territory has a small viticulture shaped by slopes, humidity and rare local grape varieties. Around Cangas, the vines often occupy steep hillsides where mechanization is difficult. Albarín Blanco, Carrasquín and Verdejo Negro are among the varieties that give the region its identity. Production remains limited, but it perfectly illustrates the revival of historic vineyards long overshadowed by Spain's major regions.
The territory
Where are we?
In northern Spain, on the Cantabrian coast. The main winemaking area is in western Asturias, notably around Cangas del Narcea.
In the vineyard
The climate.
Humid, relatively cool Atlantic climate, locally tempered by the terrain. Inland vineyards benefit from more sheltered conditions and well‑exposed slopes that favour ripening.
What to look for
Grape varieties.
In brief
What to know.
A little-known wine region
Asturian production is tiny compared with Spain's major regions, which keeps it relatively little known.
Mountain vineyards
Around Cangas, many parcels sit on steep slopes where work is largely manual.
Rare grape varieties
Albarín Blanco, Carrasquín and Verdejo Negro help preserve a wine identity unique to Asturias.
Producers we follow
Producers.
To drink
Wines.
