SECRETS DE MAR
GARNATXA BLANCA 2023 CLOS GALENA
2023 VINTAGE • MEDITERRANEAN SOUL • LEES AGING • D.O. TERRA ALTA • SPAIN
"The secrets of the wind and the sea: Terra Alta's Garnatxa Blanca delicately sculpted by Clos Galena into a fresh, floral, and enveloping white."
Secrets de Mar: The Aromatic and Sumptuous Seduction of Terra Alta
The Secrets de Mar Garnatxa Blanca 2023 750ml White Wine is a fascinating endeavor by Clos Galena in the D.O. Terra Alta, in southern Catalonia. Old vines of the native Garnatxa Blanca variety develop superb aromatic intensity. For the 2023 vintage, ripe Mediterranean fruit is complemented by short aging on fine lees.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Clos Galena.
Specific Origin: Vineyards in the D.O. Terra Alta, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain.
Vintage: 2023.
Varietal Composition: Single-varietal focused on Garnatxa Blanca, with subtle contributions of native grapes.
Terroir and Soils: Clay-limestone soils under the influence of the "Garbi" and "Cierzo" winds.
Vinification: Fermentation at controlled temperatures. Aged for about 2 months on fine lees.
Style: Young Mediterranean white with lees, aromatic, unctuous, round, fresh, and floral.
Alcohol Content: 13.0% Vol.
SKU: ESP-CLOSGALENA-SECRETSMAR-B-750
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights, clean and bright.
Nose: Fresh white fruit (water pear, green apple), grapefruit, jasmine, orange blossom, and Mediterranean herbs such as fennel.
Palate: Friendly and fresh entry. Fleshy and enveloping, white peach flavors, with a round and unctuous finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Moments and Recommended Pairings
Versatile Gastronomic Pairing: Pairs with Mediterranean rice dishes, fideuás, white fish, salads with nuts, and fried squid.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer and Social Afternoons: The ideal wine to enjoy under the sun.
- Weekend Family Meal: Perfect for seafood platters or roast chicken.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
At what temperature is it recommended to serve Secrets de Mar White?
It is recommended to serve it chilled, between 8°C and 10°C.
Does this white wine pass through oak barrels during production?
No, it is vinified in stainless steel tanks; its unctuousness comes from working on fine lees.