{"product_id":"galia-villages-2016","title":"Galia Villages 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalia Villages 2016 is a bold yet refined red from Castilla y León, created by Jérôme Bougnaud in collaboration with El Regajal. Made from fruit drawn largely from Ribera del Duero, with a small selection from old vineyards just beyond the official boundary, it captures both depth and restraint in a style that reflects the character of some of Spain’s most prized hillside sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows an intense ruby colour. The nose opens with violet, ripe cherry and floral notes, layered with a seductive touch of spice and eucalyptus. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied but beautifully balanced, with a silky texture, polished tannins and bright acidity. The finish is long and aromatic, shaped by ripe red berries, pepper, clove and a refined mineral edge. With its structure and freshness, it should develop nicely over the next several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGalia Villages 2016 comes from six small parcels of nearly century-old vines planted at 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level on calcareous clay and gravel soils. The blend is based mainly on Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), with Garnacha and a small amount of Albillo adding nuance and lift. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, using a mix of whole clusters and destemmed grapes, followed by a long maceration and 21 months of ageing in French barriques and larger foudres, with only around 15% new oak to preserve purity and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent match for roast lamb, grilled game, slow-cooked beef, Iberian pork and mature hard cheeses. Serve it at around 16–18°C. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended, especially if opening the wine in its younger years, to allow the aromatics and structure to fully open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGalia was founded by Jérôme Bougnaud with El Regajal, bringing together thoughtful winemaking and a strong focus on old-vine fruit from Castilla y León. The project has earned a reputation for producing expressive, terroir-driven wines that bridge power and elegance, and Galia Villages stands out as one of its most distinctive cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galia Villages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54254902640977,"sku":"FW-7705","price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/Village2016_3277b843-a86b-4c25-851c-2872a63c61d7.png?v=1783455390","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/galia-villages-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}