La DO Cigales starts today his vintage with a very healthy grape although somewhat smaller than usual. Due in large part to the drought of this summer. Although the last rains of last week have favorably influenced a slight increase in size.
This is what DO Cigales predicts
The vintage is coming advanced In more than fifteen days, this advance is transferred to the beginning of the vegetative movement of the vineyard. This due to the higher temperatures this spring. Precisely, this weather and the drought in the months of May, June and July have continued to favor the growth of the vine's vegetative cycle. Thus, the ripening of the grape is earlier than in previous seasons.
The good news this year is that the health of the grapes is excellent, without any diseases. Regarding production, the first forecasts indicate that it will be in a 40% lower. Due to spring frosts and water shortages. These circumstances have caused the grape is smaller and the must yield is lower. In return, this fruit will also have a higher concentration of phenolic compounds that will imply high quality.
There is currently a good state of maturation with a good balance between degree and acidity. Suitable for starting the vintage for the elaboration of white and pink. Within a week the harvest will become generalized and the collection of grapes for the production of reds will be added.
This year a winery is incorporated to the DO Cigales. There are 35 manufacturing wineries. The current number of hectares is 1.950 and we have 404 winegrowers.
La DO Cigales is known for its rosé wines made in white with a mixture of varieties inks and whites. Although in recent years the rest of wines, reds and whites are gaining notoriety.
