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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Grilled sea bream with lemon Delicate white fish and lemon find affinity with the wine's citrus and mineral freshness.More wines for fish →
  • Catalan-style mussels in wine and herbs Shellfish and herb broth pair with the wine's almond and citrus mineral character.More wines for mussels →
  • White bean and salt cod salad Classic Catalan saline ingredients echo the wine's waxy texture and saline mineral finish.More wines for cod →

How to serve Galena Blanc

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2010First Galena Blanc vintage produced from Poboleda Garnacha Blanca

Facts

Producer
Clos Galena · visiting guide
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.

Tags

dry garnacha blanca high acid low tannin medium body medium term mood refreshing mood savoury occasion dinner party occasion summer old world pairs with shellfish pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up still white

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