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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast lamb shoulder with herbs de Provence The wine's mineral and herb register complements slow-roasted lamb and Provencal herbs.More wines for lamb →
  • Venison stew with juniper and thyme Wild game and aromatic herbs harmonise with the wine's iron and leather depth.More wines for venison →
  • Hard aged Manchego The cheese's crystalline salt amplifies the wine's dark fruit and spice.More wines for aged hard cheese →

How to serve Galena

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast lamb shoulder with herbs de Provence, Venison stew with juniper and thyme, Hard aged Manchego. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos Galena was established in the Poboleda area of DOQ Priorat, working with Garnacha, Cariñena and Syrah from llicorella slate terraces. The Galena bottling is the estate's premium expression, named after the galena mineral found in the region.

  1. 2003First Galena vintage produced

Facts

Producer
Clos Galena · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
14 months in French oak barrique, 30% new
ABV
14.5%
Price
€28-45 at retail
Drinking window
5-15 from vintage
First vintage
2003

Frequently asked about Galena

What does Galena taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long finish.

When should I drink Galena?

Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Galena?

Roast lamb shoulder with herbs de Provence is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison stew with juniper and thyme and Hard aged Manchego. The wine's mineral and herb register complements slow-roasted lamb and Provencal herbs.

What grapes are in Galena?

The blend is Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

Tags

cari ena dry firm tannin full body garnacha medium acid medium term mood bold mood contemplative occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price trade up still red syrah

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