Clos Galena · Domini de la Cartoixa, S.L.

What Clos Galena · Domini de la Cartoixa, S.L. does

Clos Galena · Domini de la Cartoixa, S.L. is a privately held Spanish boutique winery (Sociedad Limitada, CIF B43615137) founded in 1999 in El Molar, Priorat, Tarragona, by pharmacists Miguel Pérez and Merche Dalmau. The company operates approximately 30 hectares of organic terraced vineyards (costers) on Priorat's characteristic licorella slate soils, certified by the Consell Català de Producció Agrària Ecològica (CCPAE), producing wines across three Spanish appellations: D.O.Q. Priorat (flagship Clos Galena, Galena, Formiga de Vellut, Formiga de Seda, Crossos de Priorat), D.O. Montsant (Moments del Montsant), and D.O. Terra Alta (Secrets de Mar Negre and Blanc). Core production methods are traditional: manual harvest, stainless steel fermentation, French and American oak barrel aging (6-17 months depending on cuvée), and very low yields of approximately 0.5 kg per vine, with the oldest Cariñena vines reaching 80 years.

The business model is anchored on direct-to-consumer e-commerce through closgalena.com with secure VISA/MasterCard/PayPal payments and Peninsula shipping, complemented by wine tourism experiences (€35 per person for vineyard tour and four-wine barrel tasting), a newsletter-based WineClub subscription, digital gift cards (€35), and the Art & Wine collaboration with Anquins Art Gallery in Reus producing collectible wine packaging featuring original artwork by Catalan artists. Distribution extends to 30 countries with 70% of production exported internationally, supported since 2020 by the XPANDE DIGITAL international digital marketing program co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund. Pricing spans €9 (entry-level Secrets de Mar) to €125 (25th anniversary limited edition), with mid-tier D.O.Q. Priorat wines priced €21-€30 and premium cuvées at €55-€80.

The customer base spans individual wine enthusiasts and collectors, wine tourism visitors, gift buyers seeking art-collectible packaging, and the hospitality sector (HORECA), with notable prestige placements including the Nobel Prize dinner (Formiga de Vellut 2014, December 2017 — first Catalan wine ever served at the event), British Airways first-class service (first Priorat wines on board), and earned media in Forbes and Economía Digital. Following founder Miguel Pérez's death in 2013, ownership and management passed to Merche Dalmau, supported by winemaker Toni Coca; the company remains family-owned with no external institutional investors, 1-10 employees, and reported revenue figures undisclosed in available sources.

Name

Clos Galena · Domini de la Cartoixa, S.L.

Legal name

DOMINI DE LA CARTOIXA, SL

Website

https://closgalena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clos Galena is a family-owned, organic boutique winery in El Molar, Priorat (Spain), producing terroir-driven wines across D.O.Q. Priorat, D.O. Montsant, and D.O. Terra Alta appellations for collectors, HORECA, gift buyers, and wine tourism visitors, exporting to 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Organic Winemaking

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Wineries (31213)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets) (AFAGAJAJ), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Organic wine production
• Priorat D.O.Q. wines
• Wine tourism experiences
• Wine e-commerce
• Premium red wine

Headquarters

HQ city

El Molar · Priorat, Tarragona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wine Product Sales: Direct sales of wines across multiple D.O.s (D.O.Q. Priorat, D.O. Montsant, D.O. Terra Alta) through e-commerce. Products include premium bottles (€9-€125), gift boxes, and limited edition wines. Customers can purchase individual bottles, mixed boxes, or premium packaging options.
2. WineClub Subscription: Newsletter-based WineClub with exclusive content, special Christmas catalogues, and member benefits for repeat engagement and customer retention.
3. Wine Tourism Experiences: On-site winery experiences including vineyard tours, barrel room tastings, and wine education. 'Clos Galena Experience' priced at €35 per person with advance booking.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards at €35 value for wine purchases, targeting gift-giving occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Clos Galena · Domini de la Cartoixa is an organic winery founded in 1999 in El Molar, Priorat (Tarragona, Spain) that produces premium wines under three Denominations of Origin (D.O.Q. Priorat, D.O. Montsant, D.O. Terra Alta). The company cultivates nearly 30 hectares of vineyards on characteristic licorella (slate) soils using certified organic viticulture and sells wines direct-to-consumer via its own e-commerce shop, through WineClub subscriptions, on-site wine tourism experiences, and international export to 30 countries.

Product overview

Clos Galena · Domini de la Cartoixa is an organic winery in El Molar, Priorat, founded in 1999. The company produces a portfolio of wines under three Denominations of Origin: D.O.Q. Priorat (flagship wines Clos Galena, Galena, Formiga de Vellut, Formiga de Seda, Crossos de Priorat), D.O. Montsant (Moments del Montsant), and D.O. Terra Alta (Secrets de Mar Negre and Blanc). The core product line consists of red and white wines crafted from organically grown grapes, with particular emphasis on old vines and the characteristic licorella slate soils. Beyond wines, the company offers wine tourism experiences, gift cards, and the Art & Wine collaborative collection featuring artwork by Catalan artists. The portfolio includes a special 25th anniversary commemorative wine.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clos Galena (D.O.Q. Priorat) Flagship red wine blend of Garnacha, Cariñena, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon from old vines, aged 12 months in new French oak barrels. Represents the essence of Priorat with intense cherry color, complex aromatic profile with black spices, ripe fruit, and minerality.
• Galena (D.O.Q. Priorat) Red wine blend of Garnacha, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cariñena, aged 12 months in French (90%) and American (10%) oak barrels. Expresses the mineral character of Priorat territory with notes of dried black fruits, balsamic aromas, and black spices.
• Formiga de Vellut (D.O.Q. Priorat) Organic red wine blend of 60% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena, and 20% Syrah, aged 8 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels. Notable as the first Catalan wine served at the Nobel Prize dinner in 2017.
• Formiga de Seda (D.O.Q. Priorat) White wine blend of 60% White Garnacha and 40% Viognier, aged 5 months in French oak barrels. Features tropical aromas of pineapple and peach with golden color, silky texture, and balanced acidity.
• Crossos de Priorat (D.O.Q. Priorat) Red wine blend of 60% Garnacha, 20% Cariñena, and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Siurana valley, aged 6 months in French (80%) and American (20%) oak barrels. High intensity cherry red with balsamic and fruit aromas.
• Moments del Montsant (D.O. Montsant) Red wine blend of Garnacha-led varieties with Cariñena, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 4 months in French and American oak barrels. Reflects the mineral composition of Montsant plots with silky character. Production limited to 5,000 bottles.
• Secrets de Mar Negre (D.O. Terra Alta) Red wine from old vines over 30 years old, blend of 60% Cariñena, 35% Garnacha, and 5% Syrah, aged 4 months in French oak barrels. Mediterranean style with notes of red and black fruit and spicy touches.
• Secrets de Mar Blanc (D.O. Terra Alta) White wine blend of 70% White Garnacha and 30% Maccabee, aged 1-2 months on lees. Fresh Mediterranean style with white fruit, floral, and citrus notes.
• Solanes del Molar Single-varietal Cariñena wine from old vines with 17 months of barrel aging. High color intensity with red fruit aromas and notes of rosemary and tobacco leaf.
• Clos Galena - 25 Anys d'un Somni Limited anniversary wine celebrating 25 years, blend of 37% Garnacha, 44% Cariñena, 18% Syrah, and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Produced from 80-year-old Cariñena and 45-60-year-old Garnacha vines. Only 1,398 bottles available at €125 each.
• Clos Galena Experience (Wine Tourism) Wine tourism experience including vineyard and winery tour culminating in barrel room tasting of four red wines. Priced at €35 per person with advance booking required.
• Gift Card (Clos Galena) Digital gift card for Clos Galena wines, priced at €35, available for purchase on the website for gifting occasions.
• Art & Wine Collection Collaborative art and wine project with Anquins Art Gallery in Reus, featuring wine boxes with original artwork by Catalan artists including Didier Lourenço and Josep Moscardó. Presented at international venues including Museum of NY City, Marriott Moscow, Spanish Embassy Stockholm, and Hotel Sant Regis Shanghai.
• WineClub Subscription Newsletter-based WineClub membership offering exclusive content, special Christmas catalogues, and member benefits for repeat engagement and customer retention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95 points Robert M. Parker for Clos Galena 2004 and 2005 vintages
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anquins Art Gallery (Reus)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Art & Wine collaboration launched in 2010 between Clos Galena winery and Anquins Art Gallery in Reus. First collection featured 12 Catalan artists painting wine box lids, creating unique cultural products combining organic Priorat wines with original artwork. The latest 'Art, Wine and Territory' collection has been presented at Museum of NY City, Marriott Hotel Moscow, Spanish Embassy Stockholm, and Hotel Sant Regis Shanghai.
• Various Wine Tourism Service ProvidersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReservation and contracting of wine tourism activities may involve necessary communication of personal data to collaborating entities for service provision including trip organization companies, events, transport, wineries, tourism establishments, restaurants, and hotels.
• XPANDE DIGITAL Program (Reus Chamber of Commerce)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Regional Development Fund beneficiary through XPANDE DIGITAL Program of Reus Chamber of Commerce. Launched International Digital Marketing Plan to improve online positioning in foreign markets during 2020.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bodegas Roda: Spanish premium red wine producer (D.O.Ca. Rioja) with similar emphasis on terroir expression, low yields, oak aging, and export-driven premium positioning. Comparable as a similarly-sized Spanish fine-wine specialist.
• Jean Leon: Historic Catalan winery (Penedès) with strong international fine-dining presence (it supplied wines to Titanic's first class). Comparable on Catalonia origin, premium hospitality channel, and international brand recognition.
• Familia Torres: Spain's largest family-owned wine group, headquartered in Catalonia with broad DO coverage including Priorat. Comparable on Catalonia origin, export scale (60+ countries), and family-ownership DNA, but vastly larger and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Dominio de Pingus: Ultra-premium Spanish boutique winery with extremely low production volumes, cult status, and Parker-driven reputation. Closely mirrors Clos Galena's limited-production, high-scoring, terroir-driven model.
• Álvaro Palacios: Iconic Priorat D.O.Q. producer (L'Ermita, Finca Dofí) based in Gratallops, with comparable old-vine Garnacha/Cariñena focus and similar premium-to-ultra-premium positioning. Most direct competitor in the same terroir.
• Vall Llach: Priorat D.O.Q. producer focused on very old Cariñena and Garnacha vines with low yields on licorella slopes — virtually identical viticulture philosophy and export-led business model.
• Raventós i Blanc: Catalan estate winery with strong organic and biodynamic credentials, premium single-estate bottlings, and export-led DTC. Comparable on sustainability story, premium positioning and Catalonia origin.
• Ferrer Bobet: Priorat D.O.Q. winery producing premium terroir-driven reds from old vines on licorella soils. Closely aligned with Clos Galena in size, philosophy, and export-driven premium positioning.
• Scala Dei: Historic Priorat winery (founded 1847) producing D.O.Q. Priorat wines from old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena. Comparable in region, denomination and premium-tier red wine portfolio.

Regional players

• Perelada: Catalan winery (Empordà) with significant wine tourism infrastructure (castle, hotel, gastronomy). Comparable on Catalan origin, premium-tier wines, and integrated wine tourism and hospitality offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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