Comando G 1er Cru “La Brena" 2022
The Land
The "La Breña" 1er Cru comes from a 0.5-hectare parcel of Garnacha located in the Sierra de Gredos, near other key vineyard sites, most notably Rumbo al Norte. These vines, around 60 years old, are planted on sandy soils weathered from granite, slate, and sandstone. The high altitude (around 1100 meters), combined with a mild and humid microclimate (for central Spain), gives rise to wines that are particularly aromatic with an intense depth.
The Wine
This 2022 Garnacha is made with a focus on purity and elegance. It is fermented with native yeasts in an oak vat with whole clusters and a 60-day maceration, then sees an elevage of 10 months in a large, used French oak vat. Expect a bright, forward expression with rounded tannins and a sleek texture. The wine shows a pure expression of the Garnacha grape, with a seamless integration of fruit and minerality. It is clearly a product of its unique terroir and the minimal intervention approach used in the cellar.
The People
Comando G is the creation of Dani Landi and Fernando Garcia, two childhood friends who returned to the Sierra de Gredos to explore its potential and rescue abandoned old-vine Garnacha. They are committed to biodynamic and low intervention practices. Their vision is to redefine Garnacha by showing what the region and its old vines can do by focusing on their potential and crafting wines that can rival the best of both Burgundy and the Northern Rhone.
Original: $160.00
-70%$160.00
$48.00
Description
The Land
The "La Breña" 1er Cru comes from a 0.5-hectare parcel of Garnacha located in the Sierra de Gredos, near other key vineyard sites, most notably Rumbo al Norte. These vines, around 60 years old, are planted on sandy soils weathered from granite, slate, and sandstone. The high altitude (around 1100 meters), combined with a mild and humid microclimate (for central Spain), gives rise to wines that are particularly aromatic with an intense depth.
The Wine
This 2022 Garnacha is made with a focus on purity and elegance. It is fermented with native yeasts in an oak vat with whole clusters and a 60-day maceration, then sees an elevage of 10 months in a large, used French oak vat. Expect a bright, forward expression with rounded tannins and a sleek texture. The wine shows a pure expression of the Garnacha grape, with a seamless integration of fruit and minerality. It is clearly a product of its unique terroir and the minimal intervention approach used in the cellar.
The People
Comando G is the creation of Dani Landi and Fernando Garcia, two childhood friends who returned to the Sierra de Gredos to explore its potential and rescue abandoned old-vine Garnacha. They are committed to biodynamic and low intervention practices. Their vision is to redefine Garnacha by showing what the region and its old vines can do by focusing on their potential and crafting wines that can rival the best of both Burgundy and the Northern Rhone.
