In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled sea bream with lemon
Delicate white fish and lemon find affinity with the wine's citrus and mineral freshness. -
Catalan-style mussels in wine and herbs
Shellfish and herb broth pair with the wine's almond and citrus mineral character. -
White bean and salt cod salad
Classic Catalan saline ingredients echo the wine's waxy texture and saline mineral finish.
How to serve Galena Blanc
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled sea bream with lemon, Catalan-style mussels in wine and herbs, White bean and salt cod salad. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Galena Blanc was added to the Clos Galena range to offer a white wine expression from old Garnacha Blanca vines in Poboleda, complementing the estate's red-focused portfolio.
- 2010 — First Galena Blanc vintage produced from Poboleda Garnacha Blanca
Facts
- Producer
- Clos Galena
- Grapes
- Garnacha Blanca
- Classification
- DOQ Priorat
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in used French oak barrique
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €16-25 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Galena Blanc
What does Galena Blanc taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a medium finish.
When should I drink Galena Blanc?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Galena Blanc?
Grilled sea bream with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Catalan-style mussels in wine and herbs and White bean and salt cod salad. Delicate white fish and lemon find affinity with the wine's citrus and mineral freshness.
What grapes are in Galena Blanc?
The blend is Garnacha Blanca. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.