Cigales
The D.O. Cigales extends to the north of the Duero River basin and on both sides of the Pisuerga River (covering an area of 574 km2). The geographical indication includes the Pago El Berrocal in Valladolid, the town of Dueñas in Palencia, as well as Cabezón de Pisuerga, Cigales, Corcos del Valle, Cubillas de Santa Marta, Fuensaldaña, Mucientes, Quintanilla de Trigueros, San Martín de Valvení, Trigueros del Valle, and Valoria la Buena.
Climate
Continental type with Atlantic influences. Large thermal variations between day and night throughout the year. Summers are very dry and winters are very cold (with frosts and fog) and long. Rainfall is quite irregular.
Soil
Formed by sands, limestones, and gredas resting on clays and marls. The limestone content is highly variable, depending on the areas.
Hectares
2200
Annual production
4,500,000
Location
Valladolid and Palencia
1990
Good
1991
Good
1992
Good
1993
Good
1994
Good
1995
Good
1996
Good
1997
Good
1998
Very Good
1999
Very Good
2000
Very Good
2001
Very Good
2002
Very Good
2003
Excellent
2004
Excellent
2005
Very Good
2006
Very Good
2007
Very Good
2008
Very Good
2009
Very Good
2010
Excellent
2011
Excellent
2012
Very Good
2013
Very Good
2014
Excellent
2015
Excellent
2016
Excellent
2017
Very Good
2018
Excellent
2020
Excellent
