High above sea level in the region of Castilla y León, Cigales is ideally
suited to growing Tempranillo, Garnacha and Verdejo grapes.

Red wine production has increased as producers in the area have begun to emulate those in the Duero Valley. The climate is hot and dry in the summer, wet and cool in winter. The vineyards are planted at an average altitude of around 2,500 ft. Much of the soil consists of limestone beneath large, flat rocks that retain heat. This soil composition is often considered to be ideal for Tempranillo or Tinto del País as it is known locally.