The best wines of Cigales
Discover the best wines of Cigales of Castille-et-Léon as well as the best winemakers of Cigales and estates of Cigales to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Cigales and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Cigales by region
Looking for a good wine of Cigales of Castille-et-Léon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Cigales. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Cigales with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Cigales
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Cigales
Red wines from the region of Cigales go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, grandma melanie's cassoulet or veal roast, country style.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cigales
On the nose the red wine of the region of Cigales. often reveals types of flavors of cream, microbio or mint and sometimes also flavors of prune, cinnamon or dried fig. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Cigales. is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
The best vintages in red wine of Cigales
- 2002With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2001With an average score of 4.05/5
- 2003With an average score of 4.03/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.03/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.02/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Cigales
- Tempranillo
- Tinta del Pais
- Merlot
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Cigales
A wine route planned in the region of Cigales? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Cigales.
- Winery César Principe Cigales
- Winery Museum Cigales
- Winery Carlos Moro Cigales
- Winery Traslanzas Cigales
- Winery El Perdiguero Cigales
- Winery Valmellón Cigales
- Winery Ovidio García Cigales
- Winery Concejo Cigales
- Winery Finca Herrera Cigales
- Winery Calderona Cigales
- Winery Hiriart Cigales
- Winery Hijos de Marcos Gomez Cigales
- Winery C.H.Vinos de Cubillas Cigales
- Winery Valaira Cigales
- Winery Robert Smith Cigales
- Winery Conde Ansúrez Cigales
- Winery Rosan Cigales
- Winery Mucy Cigales
Discovering the wine region of Cigales
The wine region of Cigales is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Museum or the Domaine César Principe produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cigales are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cigales often reveals types of flavors of oaky, dark fruit or black currant and sometimes also flavors of chocolate, mushroom or clove.
In the mouth of Cigales is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth. We currently count 46 estates and châteaux in the of Cigales, producing 153 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cigales go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.
Great white wines of Cigales
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Cigales
White wines from the region of Cigales go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of tagliatelle with carbonara, tagliatelle with shrimps or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Cigales
On the nose the white wine of the region of Cigales. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Cigales. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Cigales
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.30/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.10/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Cigales
- Verdejo
- Sauvignon Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Cigales
A wine route planned in the region of Cigales? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Cigales.
- Winery Carlos Moro Cigales
- Winery Finca Herrera Cigales
- Winery Hijos de Marcos Gomez Cigales
- Winery Museum Cigales
- Winery Ovidio García Cigales
- Winery César Principe Cigales
- Winery Jumento Cigales
Discover the grape 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.
Great pink wines of Cigales
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Cigales
Pink wines from the region of Cigales go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, lamb garam massala or caramelized pork ribs.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Cigales
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Cigales. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, peach or minerality and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, strawberries or raspberry.
The best vintages in pink wine of Cigales
- 2018With an average score of 3.87/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.87/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.78/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.69/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.66/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Cigales
- Tempranillo
- Verdejo
- Albillo
- Garnacha
- Grenache
- Cabernet Sauvignon
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Cigales
A wine route planned in the region of Cigales? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Cigales.
- Winery César Principe Cigales
- Winery Hiriart Cigales
- Winery Calderona Cigales
- Winery Hijos de Marcos Gomez Cigales
- Winery Museum Cigales
- Winery Mucy Cigales
- Winery Ovidio García Cigales
- Winery Concejo Cigales
- Winery Conde Ansúrez Cigales
- Winery Traslanzas Cigales
- Winery Poco Pico Cigales
- Winery Rosan Cigales
- Bodegas Hermanos Duque García Cigales
- Winery Pinedo Meneses Cigales
- Winery Finca Herrera Cigales
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
News from the vineyard of Cigales
Collective Napa Valley wine programme makes debut
Described as a ‘year-round engagement and philanthropy programme’, Collective Napa Valley is the culmination of work to replace the annual Auction Napa Valley event that first started in 1981. The new programme was launched on Monday (10 September), with trade body Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) encouraging wine enthusiasts to sign up. While keeping a philanthropic principle, the new Collective programme is intended to reach a wider group of wine lovers – from high-end collectors to new drinke ...
Australian wine exports fall as China tariffs bite
Australian wine exports dropped by 19% to A$2.08bn in the year to 30 June, said trade body Wine Australia this week. While exports to some countries rose, notably the US, the group’s report for the 2021-22 financial year offered fresh insight into a slide in shipments to China. Mainland China imposed varying import tariffs ranging from 116% to more than 200% on Australian bottled wines from late 2020 onwards. Exports to China, including Hong Kong and Macau, dropped by 74% in the 12 months to 30 ...
Gérard Basset Foundation launches wine scholarships for victims of war
The Gérard Basset Foundation has partnered with Artémis Domaines to offer The Golden Vines Victims of Conflict Scholarships. Artémis Domaines is the owner of famed estates Château Latour (Bordeaux), Clos de Tart (Burgundy), Domaine d’Eugénie (Burgundy), Château Grillet (Rhône) and Eisele Vineyard (California). The scholarships will ‘support qualified wine industry professionals who are victims of war and geopolitical conflict’, said the group. Successful scholars will be offered six months of vi ...