Winery / Producer: Galia Soriana (Boutique project focused on ancestral rescue viticulture).

Specific Origin: Protected Geographical Indication (P.G.I.) Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León - Soria, Spain.

Vintage: 2023 (Rated with high international scores, including 93 points Robert Parker).

Varietal Composition: Historic blend composed of ~80% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 15% Albillo Mayor, and 5% of minority varieties blended in the field (Bobal, Garnacha Tinta, Alicante Bouschet).

Terroir and Soils: Mosaic of very old plots on alluvial, sandy-loam, and clay soils with deep limestone veins, located at extreme altitudes that optimally delay harvest.

Vinification and Aging: Organic minimal intervention process, without the use of synthetic enological chemicals. Fermentation with native village yeasts. Noble and integrated aging for several months divided between concrete pyramids and French oak barrels of different sizes.

Style: Medium-soft bodied red, extremely fruity, spicy, fluid, and with a linear high-altitude freshness.

Alcohol Content: 13.8% - 14.5% Vol. (Perfectly balanced by acidity).

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-GALIA-ALDEAS2023-750

Appearance: It shows a seductive, bright, and clean medium-high intensity ruby red color with elegant youthful violet flashes on the rim. It has a fine, agile, and clear tear.

Nose: High aromatic intensity, extremely expressive, and defined by fresh fruit. Crunchy notes of red fruits such as wild cherries, raspberries, and currants stand out, accompanied by subtle floral hints. With aeration in the glass, complex spicy layers of white pepper, fine herbaceous nuances, licorice, damp earth, and subtle notes derived from its honest aging in wood and concrete emerge.

Palate: Fine, extremely juicy, and refreshing entry. On the palate, it unfolds with great fluidity; its tannins are very round-grained, soft, and polished, caressing the mouth without harsh edges. It presents impeccable natural acidity that gives it vertical liveliness. Its finish is dry, long, very elegant, highlighting an herbaceous, spicy aftertaste and a subtle mineral bitterness that enhances its sophisticated profile.

Terroir Gastronomic Pairing: Thanks to its silky, medium-soft body structure and vibrant continental climate acidity, this Soria red wine is a chameleon at the table. It is the ideal companion for traditional stews, braised legumes (lentils or beans with chorizo), and rice dishes with game birds. It combines exquisitely with roasted or stewed lean red meats, oven-roasted suckling lamb, and pork ribs. It is the ultimate ally for accompanying pasta with well-seasoned ripe tomato sauces, lasagna, and gourmet sourdough pizzas. It stands out masterfully alongside artisanal charcuterie boards (Iberian acorn-fed ham, cecina, Soria chorizo) and semi-cured sheep or goat cheeses. In contemporary Mexican cuisine, it pairs wonderfully with pork carnitas tacos, beef mixiote, barbecue cooked in maguey leaf, or chilaquiles with cecina, where its acidity perfectly cleanses the palate.

Suggested Moments:

• Festive Family Meal: A monumental bottle to preside over weekend lunches; being a fluid, juicy wine with docile tannins, it immediately pleases all members at the table, becoming the center of conversation.
  
• Smart Business Lunches: Presenting a vintage like the 2023 Galia Soriana, endorsed by the most demanding critics, demonstrates great oenological culture and a refined taste for exclusive author projects, ideal for opening strategic corporate dialogues.
• Gourmet Barbecue (Appetizers and Lean Cuts): Although it has the necessary freshness to cut through fat, it is perfect for accompanying the beginning of a barbecue: chistorra, crispy grilled sweetbreads, and lean cuts like beef tenderloin or flank steak cooked medium-rare.
• Author's Gift for Oenophiles and Connoisseurs: A highly appropriate gift for sommeliers or collectors seeking authenticity in limited production bottles and appreciating wines made from surviving old vines.
• Summer Terrace or Meditation Evenings: Thanks to its freshness, lightness, and juicy palate, it can be enjoyed slightly chilled (at about 15°C) in the late afternoon on a summer terrace, working wonderfully as a relaxed conversation wine.
• Special Celebration of Personal Achievements: Uncorking an honest wine that requires meticulous artisanal effort is the perfect reflection for toasting the success of completed projects or significant academic milestones.

Why is Las Aldeas de Galia a wine outside the D.O. Ribera del Duero?

The Galia Soriana winery seeks to freely capture the historical tradition and character of small towns in Soria whose old vines were geographically outside the administrative or regulatory limits of the D.O. By bottling under the P.G.I. Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, the producers have the flexibility to create authentic blends with white grapes like Albillo Mayor blended directly in the field.

What does the Albillo Mayor white grape contribute to this red wine in the 2023 vintage?

Following the ancestral customs of the region's viticulturists, the blend of red and white varieties in the field provides superb balance. In the 2023 vintage, the 15% Albillo Mayor softens the natural structure of the Tinto Fino, giving the final blend greater floral aromatic elegance, a brighter color, and vibrant acidity that enhances its fluidity on the palate.

Is it necessary to decant Las Aldeas de Galia 2023 wine before serving?

As a red wine made with minimal organic intervention and aged in concrete and barrels, it may be slightly shy when first uncorked. It is recommended to open the bottle 20 to 30 minutes before serving or gently decant it so that oxygen fully awakens its clarity of red fruits, its fine spicy raspberry notes, and its subtle hints of undergrowth.

What is the recommended serving temperature and its aging potential?

To fully appreciate its high-altitude freshness and the fine texture of its round tannins, it should ideally be served between 15°C and 17°C (slightly cooler than full-bodied red wines from low-lying areas). Thanks to its magnificent natural acidity balance, it has great potential for positive evolution in the bottle for 6 to 10 years, stored horizontally.