Cigales D.O. / D.O.P.

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DATA

Nº of hectares under vine: 1.890 - Nº of vine growers: 297- Nº of wineries: 30 - Harvest 21: Excellent - Production 21: 5.630.381 liters - Marketing: 75% National - 25% International.

SITUATION

The region extends to the north of the Duero depression and on both sides of the Pisuerga river, bordered by the Cérvalos and Torozos mountains. The vineyards are located at an average altitude of 750 meters; the wine region extends from part of the municipality of Valladolid (the estate known as "El Berrocal") to the Palencia municipality of Dueñas, and also includes Cabezón de Pisuerga, Cigales, Corcos del Valle, Cubillas de Santa Marte, Fuensaldaña, Mucientes, Quintanilla de Trigueros, San Martín de Valvení, Santovenia de Pisuerga, Trigueros del Valle and Valoria la Buena.

CLIMATE

Continental type with Atlantic influences and marked by large thermal oscillations, both throughout the year and between day and night. There is a strong summer drought; winters are harsh and prolonged, with frequent frosts and fogs; and rainfall is irregular.

SOILS

They are formed by sands, limestones and gypsiferous greds that rest on clays and loams. The limestone content is very variable and can vary, depending on the different areas, between 1% and 35%.

VARIETIES

White: verdejo (main), albillo, viura and sauvignon blanc (authorized).
Reds: tinta del país (tempranillo), garnacha tinta and garnacha gris (main); merlot, syrah and cabernet sauvignon (authorized).

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINES

ROSÉS
A distinction can be made between the more traditional ones, with the classic onion skin color, fresh, fruity, of medium aromatic intensity, and light and smooth in the mouth; and those of a more modern style: raspberry color, more powerful aromas and greater fruitiness in the mouth. There are also crianza rosés aged for a minimum of six months in barrel and one year in bottle. 

RED WINE
Young and crianza wines are produced. The former are fresh and fruity red wines, pleasant and easy to drink. Those that have been aged in wood are quite correct and balanced. The best ones stand out for having obtained more color and concentration, for the use of finer woods and a greater expression of fruit and terroir.

TYPES OF WINE

Whites: Made from the main and authorized white varieties, with a minimum of 50% of the main white variety.
Rosés: Made from the main and authorized white and red varieties, with a minimum of 50% of the main varieties. 
Reds: Made from the main and authorized red varieties, with a minimum of 50% of the main varieties.
Sparkling wines: Obtained according to the traditional method. Made from the main and authorized white and red varieties, with a minimum of 50% of the main varieties. The aging period in bottle, including the second fermentation, must have a minimum duration of 9 months.
Sweet Wines: Made from white and red main and authorized varieties, preserving part of the natural sugars of the grape, so that the final content of these sugars is not less than 45 grams g/l. The percentage of main varieties must be at least 50%.
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