Clos Galena 2020
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Clos Galena 2020
Ecológico
The wine Clos Galena is the top-shelf bottling of the Domini de la Cartoixa winery in DOQ Priorat.
The main variety ot this Spanish red wine is Grenache, complemented with Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Syrah.
The grapes come from five little certified organic parcels which were harvested at their optimal ripening point. Once in the cellar, they were macerated for 21 days, after which each variety was separately fermented in stainless steel tanks.
Blended and transferred into French oak barrels, this Crianza red wine was aged for 12 months.
Prior to its bottling, the wine Clos Galena 2020 was gently clarified with egg whites. Finally, this organic red wine was aged for 24 months in the bottle before its release.
Decant this red wine from Priorat a minimum of 1 hour before drinking.
| Appearance | The red wine Clos Galena is deep purple with garnet tinges. |
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| Nose | The nose of this blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Syrah is truly spectacular. Ripe black fruit, blood orange rind, vanille, clove and Jamaican pepper, along with notes of aniseed, balsam, resine, aromatic herbs and, at the very bottom, a never-ending mineral pulse. |
| Palate | This blended Crianza red wine is detailed and classy, with loads of black fruit, chocolate and Mediterranean herbs. The wine has tremendous freshness, and its texture, both supple and meaty, is irresistible. This wine of bodega Domini de la Cartoixa has a very long finish with notes of smoke, arabica coffee and exotic spices. |
| Our personal opinion | The wine Clos Galena 2020 is a top-notch red Priorat. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Clos Galena 2019: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Clos Galena 2018: Enterwine 93. Decanter WWA 2023: Silver Medal & 91 points. Clos Galena 2017: Enterwine 93. Decanter WWA 2022: Silver Medal & 91 points. Clos Galena 2016: Enterwine 93. Clos Galena 2015: Enterwine 93. Clos Galena 2014: Enterwine 94. Clos Galena 2013: Enterwine 94. Clos Galena 2012: Peñín 91. Wine Spectator 94. Enterwine 93. Clos Galena 2010: Peñín 91. Parker 91. Gold Medal-Decanter World Wine Awards 2015. Clos Galena 2009: Parker 91. Peñín 93. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Priorat |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Percentage of Alcohol | 14.5 |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | One hour before serving |
| Does this wine follow the guidelines of biodynamic Farming? | No |
| Organic | Yes |
| Is this product free of sulfites? | No |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 12 |
| Enterwine's Score | 92 |
| Media rating | 92 |
| Percentage of variety | Garnacha Tinta 40%, Cariñena 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 20%, Syrah 20%. |
| Pairings | Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Soup and rice, Stew, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Because you can, Dinner with friends, Romantic Dinner, To bring to an engagement |
