IGP Cádiz

IGP CÁDIZ
The wines of Cádiz are currently covered by the IGP Cádiz (protected geographical indication) which includes 15 municipalities of Cádiz. It has an area of 1,500 hectares of vineyards and 16 wineries. The wines of the Land of Cádiz were born to differentiate still wines from the generous wines of Jérez. After a certain decline in the wines of Jerez wineries from Cádiz opted for the production of white wine and red wine as in other denominations evidencing its uniqueness and its contribution to the wine diversity of our house.
Territory, Climate and Lands of Cadiz wines
First of all, the terrain in Cádiz is practically flat in its entirety with slight slopes. Second, they enjoy a warm climate and little rainfall. Its soils are mainly calcareous which facilitates moisture retention which is important in a dry area.
Varieties of grapes allowed
The red grapes allowed for the elaboration of red wine are: Tintilla de Rota, Tempranillo, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Graciá, Merlot, Mollar Cano and Monastrell.

Authorized white grapes: Chardonnay, Garrido Fine, Verdejo, Montúa, Macabeo, Moscatel, Palomino, Pedro Ximénez, Riesling, Perruno, Sauvignon Blanc.
Buy Cadiz wines
Finding Cadiz wines is a bit of a complicated task outside of Andalusia and is that the productions are small. In addition, the wines of the Land of Cádiz are still great unknowns so in few wine shops you can find such unique and innovative wines. Consequently, at monvins.cat we have opted to bring you a representation that we think is very interesting.