Clos Galena Priorat 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Clos Galena
Label Name:
 
Priorat
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Spain
Region:
 
Priorat (DOQ Priorat) — El Molar vineyards.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Garnacha (Grenache), Cariñena (Carignan), Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon — typical blend 40% Garnacha / 20% Cariñena / 20% Syrah / 20% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Scores for the 2019 vintage: Peñín 92, James Suckling 92, Tim Atkin 92 . Producer notes list aging/drinking window to ~2030–2040. Historical high scores for older vintages (Parker 95 for 2004/2005)

Tasting Note
Intense, almost opaque cherry. Aromas of ripe black fruit, black spices, balsamic minerality, tobacco and dark chocolate. Full, voluminous and fleshy palate with ripe tannins, fresh acidity and a long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted/grilled beef, lamb, game, stews, cured meats, aged cheeses, paella. Asian: Korean BBQ (galbi), Cantonese char siu, Szechuan beef, teriyaki steak, yakitori, umami-rich stir-fries. Also pairs with mushroom dishes and rich tomato-based pasta.

Production Method
Certified organic viticulture; hand-harvested grapes from selected plots, varieties fermented and macerated separately (~21 days), malolactic fermentation, aged ~12 months in French (majority) and some American oak, followed by extended bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Domini de la Cartoixa / Clos Galena, founded 1999 by Miguel Pérez and Merche Dalmau. Estate farms organic vineyards on llicorella (slate) soils and is a Priorat organic pioneer. ~19–30 ha under vine.