Clos de Gallur 2023 is born in an exceptional enclave of the Vall dels Alforins, one of the most prestigious wine regions of the D.O. Valencia. Produced by Vicente Gandía, a century-old winery and one of the great names in Spanish wine, this premium red embodies the constant pursuit of excellence and respect for a unique territory. An internationally prestigious wine that reflects the grandeur of its origin and the track record of a leading house since 1885.
Clos de Gallur 2023 is a premium red from the D.O. Valencia, born in Vall dels Alforins from Shiraz, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. With a serious and carefully crafted personality, it comes from Finca Casa Gallur, an exceptional estate in Caudete, at 600 metres above sea level, where calcareous soils, strict drought and low rainfall naturally concentrate the grape. The maturation for 12 months in new and single-vineyard French oak barrels from Allier, followed by a further year in bottle, adds finesse, depth and a very pronounced elegance.
Behind it is Vicente Gandía, a winery founded in 1885 in Valencia and today one of the region's major references. With a modern outlook, without losing its family roots, it has managed to unite tradition, innovation and a constant pursuit of quality. And you can feel it.
Consumption features
Pairing
Clos de Gallur 2023 stands out for its premium, broad and elegant red profile, and makes a great partner for dishes with deep flavour such as beef stew with vegetables, Valencian meat paella or grilled lamb cutlets. It also works very well with roasted red meats, beef cheeks and haute cuisine dishes with savoury sauces, where its ripe fruit, its smooth tannins and its long finish can reveal its full personality.
Clos de Gallur 2023 unfolds a precise and elegant ageing, key to its concentrated and refined profile. After the blending of Shiraz, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine remains 12 months in new, single-vintage French oak barrels from Allier, with medium toast and air-drying for more than 48 months. Afterwards, it completes its refinement with a further year of evolution in bottle before release onto the market.
Vineyard
Description
Clos de Gallur 2023 proceeds from the Finca Casa Gallur, an exceptional estate in the Vall dels Alforins, located in Caudete at 600 metres above sea level. Its vineyards grow on calcareous soils that are very arid, under strict dry farming and a continental climate with Mediterranean influence, marked by a wide temperature range and very scant rainfall, conditions that favour an uncommon concentration in the grape. From this singular environment arises a blend of Shiraz, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, varieties that reflect the intense and precise personality of this Valencia premium red.
Climate
The Finca Casa Gallur rises in Caudete, at 600 metres above sea level, in an inland area with a continental climate influenced by the Mediterranean, marked by a strict dry spell, a wide temperature range and very low rainfall. This combination, together with its calcareous, very arid soils and its location in one of the more interior areas of the Vall dels Alforins, favours slow ripening and gives rise to wines of great concentration.
Viticulture
Clos de Gallur 2023 originates from Finca Casa Gallur, an exceptional estate of 61 hectares where Vicente Gandía commits to sustainable cultivation and distinctive viticulture. In this environment of very arid calcareous soils, a continental climate with Mediterranean influence, strict dry farming and large diurnal temperature variation, the Shiraz, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes reach an unusually high concentration, giving rise to a wine with character, balance and a very defined personality.
Tasting notes
View
Ruby red with reflections of the same colour, high intensity and a clean shine.
Nose
Clos de Gallur 2023 unfolds an intense, complex nose with great character. In the foreground highlights ripe red fruit, with a clear and juicy expression, accompanied by a delicate hint of new oak wood. In the background appear nuances that add depth and refine the whole, reinforcing the sense of elegance and the balance between freshness and concentration. The result is a very precise aromatic phase, with the personality of its grapes, Shiraz, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, perfectly blended.
Mouth
Clos de Gallur 2023 stands out on the palate for its fleshy, enveloping character, with a firm yet highly polished mouthfeel that leaves a round and elegant sensation from the first sip. Ripe red fruit integrates with delicacy into a balanced structure, while the tannin, very fine, provides body and a truly pleasant tactile expression. Its finish is exceedingly long and persistent, with a complex memory that confirms its profile as a premium red.
Founded in 1885 in Valencia, Vicente Gandía is one of the largest and most important wineries in the Valencian Community, and today is present in nine of the most renowned Spanish designations of origin. A company that, on the other hand, maintains its family origins and is currently led by the fourth generation, with Javier Gandía as General Manager. It has facilities equipped with the most advanced technology, while in the vineyard (850 hectares, both owned and controlled) it is committed to sustainable cultivation. It remains faithful to its founding values: contributing to the progress and well-being of society by focusing on quality and innovation, without forgetting tradition. Its commitment to the world of art is another of its defining characteristics.
Its wines, with a modern style, are made with international varieties as well as native ones, such as bobal, and are characterized by offering an excellent quality-price ratio. Furthermore, it is a winery with a clear international vocation, with its wines present in more than 90 countries. In 2014, Vicente Gandía was recognized as the best Spanish winery by the prestigious international competition AWC Vienna. Additionally, that same year, the World Association of Wine and Spirits Journalists and Writers included it as one of the 50 best wineries in the world in its annual list.
