Galia Villages 2019
VdT Castilla y León, Galia by Bodega El Regajal, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Albillo Real |
| Producer: | Bodega El Regajal |
| Origin: | Spain / Castilla y León |
Description
A cuvée of grapes that thrive at up to 900 m and come from small parcels in the villages of San Esteban, Fuentelcésped, Hontangas, Cuevas de Provanco and Trigueros de Valle. In addition to red grapes, the white grape variety Albillo also plays a small role in this elegant composition. It gives the wine an incomparable freshness. On the nose, the Villages presents itself as open-heartedly floral, spicy and fruity at the same time. A fragrance reminiscent of roses, magnolias, cherry drops, black tea and bay leaves emanates from the glass. On the palate, it is powerful, elegant, with fresh acidity, spicy and dark fruity aromas, making it reminiscent of a Burgundy. Delicate cocoa notes round off the long finish.
Attributes
| Origin: | Spain / Castilla y León |
| Grape variety: | Tempranillo, Garnacha, Albillo Real |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 3 to 10 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Moroccan specialities, Spiced grillades, Rabbit ragout with olives, Hearty stew with pulses |
| Vinification: | fully destemmed, fermentation of entire grape |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, in small boxes |
| Maturation: | in partly new and used barriques/ Pièces, partly in wooden barrel/foudre |
| Maturation duration: | 18 months |
| Volume: | 14.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Bodega El Regajal
The unique El Regajal estate with its modern bodega is located to the south of the province of Madrid, in Aranjuez, and was founded by the García-Pita family in 1998. In addition to the Madrid winery, a project called “Galia” was launched in collaboration with Jérôme Bougnaud.
Oenologist Jérôme Bougnaud comes from a family of winemakers in the Cognac region of France. He is responsible for winegrowing at El Regajal, where he cultivates the vineyards according to biodynamic principles out of conviction. The joint project “Galia” marks the realisation of a long-held dream.
Garnacha
Grenache seldom comes alone
Spaniards and Sardinians make the Grenache contentious: both claim it originated from their country. In fact, it had already appeared in both places by the 16th century. But a large number of mutations in Spain indicates that it has deeper roots on the Iberian Peninsula. The Grenache is meaty, rich in tannins and spicy, with a wonderful, fruity sweetness and rich aromas of blackberry, cassis, plums and pepper. Under the name Garnacha, it contributes fullness to the Rioja. In Sardinia it is called Cannonau, where it yields strong, expressive wines. But its stronghold is in France. Grenache is the star in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and streams into many other assemblages from the south. Its preferred partners are Syrah and Mourvèdre. This blend is also very popular abroad. In Australia, these wines are simply called "GSM".
Tempranillo
Iberian Native
The Tempranillo is the emblem of Spain. With its juicy cherry fruit, crisp tannins, and its notes of leather and spices, it gives the Rioja its face. In the Ribera del Duero, it is known as Tinta del país. Here it turns out focused and muscular. As it has inhabited the Iberian Peninsula for centuries, it is known under countless synonyms. Across the border in Portugal, it is called Tinta Roriz, and lends colour and body to port wine. It also plays an important role in the booming wine scene of the Douro Valley. The Tempranillo owes its name to its early maturity – "temprano" in Spanish means "early". Tip: do it like they do in Spain and enjoy it with lamb.
Castilla y León
Castile and León: Increasing diversity
Only 30 years ago, the autonomous region of Castile and León was an almost blank spot on the European wine list. This has changed immensely thanks to three grape varieties. The Tempranillo variety yields feisty, strong wines in Ribera del Duero and Toro. And Bierzo, the small wine area in the region's northwest, has experienced an impressive ascent, thanks to the character-laden Mencia variety. Finally, the fresh and fruity Verdelho pressings from Rueda have become the most successful Spanish white wines.
Spain
Spain – Variety and perfection
“Somewhere in la Mancha, in a place whose name I do not care to remember...,” begins Don Quixote's odyssey.
The most famous part is definitely when Don Quixote thinks windmills are his enemy and wants to fight them – until they nearly kill him. It’s possible there was a bit too much of the La Mancha wine at play. Spanish vines fight for their survival in rugged landscapes, battling fierce drought and rough soils. But they fight well.
