Investing in wine
- Clos Galena Domini de la cartoixa
- Apr 1, 2025
- 1 min read
The article ‘Investing in wine’ in the Diari de Tarragona highlights the career of Merche Dalmau, owner of the Clos Galena winery in El Molar, Priorat. After the death of her husband, Miguel Pérez, Dalmau took on the challenge of leading the winery, comparing the experience to flying a plane without a co-pilot or instruction manual. In 2017, her wine Formiga de Vellut was selected for the Nobel Prize dinner in Stockholm. To commemorate Clos Galena's 25th anniversary, just over a thousand numbered bottles signed by Dalmau have been bottled under the name ‘Clos Galena, 25 anys d'un somni’. These bottles are intended for collectors and investors, reflecting the growing trend to consider exclusive wines as a safe investment in times of financial uncertainty.
Merche Dalmau’s leadership of Clos Galena after personal loss highlights how strong vision and commitment can elevate a winery’s global reputation. The Melon Playground international recognition of Formiga de Vellut at the Nobel Prize dinner confirms the brand’s quality and credibility, while the release of the limited, signed 25th-anniversary bottles shows how exclusivity and heritage increase a wine’s value.