2012 Domini de la Cartoixa Clos Galena from Priorat
An iconic Priorat wine with power, finesse, and Mediterranean elegance
The 2012 Domini de la Cartoixa Clos Galena is one of Priorat’s most renowned wines. The estate practices organic farming and makes the most of the famous llicorella soils, which give the wine its characteristic minerality and depth. The 2012 vintage combines ripe fruit with refinement and impressive balance.
Clos Galena is a blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. This combination results in a powerful yet elegant wine with exceptional aromatic complexity, velvety tannins, and a long, mineral finish. Thanks to its structure and freshness, the wine has excellent aging potential.
Aroma & taste
The wine opens with aromas of black cherries, blackberries, plums, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, cocoa, vanilla, and subtle balsamic notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe tannins, a lovely freshness, and a long, mineral finish.
Serving & foodpairing
Serve at 16–18°C and decant the wine about one hour in advance. Delicious with grilled beef, lamb, game, Iberian pork, stews, and aged cheeses.
Storage potential
The 2012 Domini de la Cartoixa Clos Galena has an aging potential of twenty years or more.
Drinking Window
2020 – 2038+
Why We Chose This Wine
At Port2Port, we select wines with a distinct character and a strong sense of terroir. Clos Galena is one of Priorat’s flagship wines, combining power, elegance, and excellent value for the money.
The story behind the bottle
Domini de la Cartoixa was founded with the ambition of producing authentic, world-class Priorat wines. The steep vineyards on the characteristic llicorella soils yield concentrated grapes with a distinct mineral character. Clos Galena has become the estate’s flagship wine and enjoys international recognition.
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