COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
PRODUCER
Clos Galena
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Formiga de Vellut 2021 is a red wine from Clos Galena, located in the D.O.Q. Priorat region of Catalonia, Spain. The wine's name, 'Velvet Ant,' suggests a combination of delicacy and strength. It is recognized as the first Catalan wine to be served at the Nobel Dinner in 2017. Clos Galena was founded in 1999 by Miguel PĂ©rez and Merche Dalmau with a focus on organic viticulture and expressing the unique terroir of Priorat. Merche Dalmau continues this philosophy with winemaker Toni Coca. The grapes are sourced from five of the winery's fourteen organic vineyard plots, chosen for their specific soil and vine characteristics. The wine is produced with a commitment to organic farming practices.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Translates to 'Velvet Ant'.
Fact 02
First Catalan wine at Nobel Dinner (2017).
Fact 03
Grapes from 5 organic vineyard plots.
Fact 04
Limited to 0.5 kg per vine stem.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Formiga de Vellut 2021 is produced using organic viticulture. The grapes are sourced from five selected organic vineyard plots, with a yield of 0.5 kg per vine stem. Each varietal—Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah—is fermented separately at 22°C for 7 days, followed by maceration at 28°C and gentle pressing. The wine is then aged for 8 months in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels. Approximately 110,000 bottles are produced annually.
