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Submitted on Wed, 28-October-2015
Ruta del Vino de Cigales
Disfruta de olores inconfundibles, texturas únicas y sabores exquisitos.
Descubre todo lo que pueden ofrecerte los vinos que se elaboran en las bodegas de la Ruta del Vino de Cigales.
Conoce la maravillosa cocina castellana de la Ruta. Morcillas, lechazo, miel, chocolate o pan de la tierra entre otros productos, que, maridados con nuestros vinos, te harán estremecer las papilas gustativas.
Descubre todos los secretos de una zona histórica frecuentada por grandes monarcas, nobles y clérigos, personajes que supieron apreciar nuestra tierra desde el siglo X.
No te pierdas nuestras monumentales iglesias, fortalezas, monasterios y bodegas subterráneas, dónde podrás revivir el pasado y disfrutar del presente.
La cultura fluye por la ruta. Durante todo el año hay disponibles alternativas culturales para acompañar tu experiencia enoturística. Música, monólogos o exposiciones de arte se unen para que podamos brindar con nuestro vino.
Los paisajes de la ruta te dejarán con la boca abierta. Los campos de Castilla están deseando ser contemplados. Recorre viñedos, el Canal de Castilla, la ribera del Pisuerga, los Montes Torozos, rutas de senderismo…. en bicicleta, a caballo a simplemente a pie, apreciando lo que la naturaleza nos regala.
Te invitamos a sentirte protagonista, conociendo historia, tradiciones y cultura.
La cultura y la música están muy presentes en diversos escenarios históricos el Castillo de Trigueros del Valle, el Castillo de Fuensaldaña, el Monasterio de Santa María de Palazuelos, el Monasterio de San Isidro de Dueñas, el Casco Histórico de Dueñas, las Iglesias BIC o el Aula-Museo Paco Díez de Mucientes (edificio creado sobre la antigua muralla de Mucientes), donde se realiza una programación anual variada de conciertos, eventos y espectáculos en marcos incomparables y de gran atracción turística. También se pueden contemplar exposiciones artísticas de forma esporádica en algunas bodegas. Igualmente también se puede conocer la cultura tradicional del vino en la Bodega-Aula de Interpretación de Mucientes (Museo del Vino) o en la Bodega visitable del s. XVI de Cigales, así como visitar el Museo del Cántaro de Valoria la Buena. Las más de 1.200 bodegas subterráneas existentes te sumergirán en un destino impredecible
Enjoy the unmistakable aromas, unique textures and exquisite flavors.
Discover all that the wines from the wineries on the Wine Route of Cigales can offer.
Get to know the marvelous Castilian cuisine on the Route: mouthwatering blood sausage, suckling lamb, honey, chocolate or artisan bread of the land among other products that, when paired with our wines, will make your taste buds dance with joy.
Explore all the secrets of a historic area frequented by great monarchs, nobles and clergy, people who knew how to appreciate and make the most of our land ever since the 10th century. Don’t miss our monumental churches, forts, monasteries and underground wine caves fitted with functioning historic grape presses, where you can relive the past and enjoy the present.
Culture flows through the Route. There are a variety of alternative cultural activities to accompany your wine tourism experience. Toast with our wine to an assortment of music performances, monologues and art exhibitions at your disposal. The landscapes of the route with leave you breathless. The Castilian countryside begs to be gazed at in deep contemplation. Wander through vineyards, walk along the Canal of Castilla, the banks of the Pisuerga river, or up the Torozos Hills the hiking trails... on bike, horseback or simply strolling along, taking in the tremendous gift that nature has left for us.
We invite you to become the protagonist, learning about the history and culture
Culture and music are very present in many historical scenes such as the Castle of Trigueros Valley, the Castle of Fuensaldaña, the Monastery of Santa Maria de Palazuelos, the Monastery of San Isidro de Dueñas, the Historic Old Town of Dueñas, the Churches of BIC or the Museum-Cultural Center Paco Diez of Mucientes (building constructed on the ancient wall of Mucientes), which serves as a venue to an annual program of tourist-drawing activities such as lively concerts, events and unique performances incomparable to any other.
We can also view art exhibitions that are organized sporadically in some wineries. Similarly you can also see the traditional culture of wine in Bodega-Aula Interpretation Mucientes (Wine Museum) or visit the 16th century winery of Cigales as well as the Cántaro Museum of Valoria la Buena. But most intriguing of all are the more than 1,200 existing underground cellars, many of which are still functioning, will immerse you in an unpredictable but unforgettable destination.
Wine is well represented in all our locations. While D.O. Cigales is recognized as a land of rosé, quality award-winning reds with numerous national and international competitions to their name are also abundant here. These are primarily made from the Tempranillo variety from old vines planted on very characteristic soils composed of rounded stones. Since 2011 white, sparkling and sweet wines have also been produced, adding to the richness and variety already represented by the rosés and the reds. Also, new varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are being worked with to accompany the main Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdejo and Albillo varieties, which have played a big role in the legacy of the historic and renowned rosé.
Today, the rosé wines are more modern, aromatic and appetizing, with strawberry hues, inviting you to take a fresh glass, wrap yourself in its fine aromas and appreciate its flavors when pairing with different types of menus. Although these wines are more modern today, they have adapted to the market demands without forgetting their origins.
The reds have, without a doubt, proven their worth with honors. They are renowned for their elegance and quality, verifiable facts that are largely supported by the age of their old vines and the meticulous care and attention given to them by the local winegrowers up until the moment they are taken to the subterranean press houses.
The whites are made from the main white varieties Verdejo, Albillo Mayor, Viura and Sauvignon Blanc, using a minimum of 50% of the main white variety. Sparkling wines are made primarily from white varieties and the main authorized reds, with a minimum for 50% of the main varieties going into dry, semi-dry, Brut and Brut Nature.
