Comando G, Garnacha, Navatalgordo, Cebreros DOP, Sierra de Gredos, Castilla Y Leon, Spain 2023

100% Garnacha

The Comando G "Navatalgordo Tinto" is a captivating and elegant red wine, featuring aromas of ripe red berries, cherry, and raspberry, complemented by notes of violet, fresh herbs, and a hint of mineral earthiness. On the palate, it is vibrant and well-structured, with a juicy acidity that balances flavors of red fruit, subtle spice, and a touch of smoky minerality. The finish is long and refined, marked by a silky texture and a lingering note of bright fruit and fine tannins.

Drawn to the mountains and rumors of small, nearly inaccessible vineyard plots located high in the Sierra de Gredos, Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia began purchasing and leasing the best sites they could find, creating their own project, Comando G in 2008. Along with the pioneers of the Priorat, Daniel and Fernando are redefining what was previously viewed as a workhorse variety, Garnacha, into something that can rival the elegance and finesse of Pinot in Burgundy or Syrah in the northern Rhône.

The vineyards that Daniel and Fernando have assembled are all farmed biodynamically. These vines range from 50 to 80 years old and are planted on sandy soils weathered from granite, slate, and quartz. A combination of high altitude, freely draining soils, and a mild and fairly humid micro-climate – for central Spain – guarantees a long growing season and a modest alcohol level in the finished wines. The resultant wines are startlingly pale, extraordinarily aromatic, and intensely flavorful.