Comando G “La Bruja" 2023
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The Land
The "La Bruja" comes from vineyards within the village of Rozas in the Sierra de Gredos. These vines, ranging from 45-65 years old, are planted on sandy granite soils at an altitude of 900 meters. This specific wine comes from sites that, with a recent reclassification of their vineyards in Rozas, have been deemed as more appropriate for a "village level" designation, and this 2023 vintage will be the last iteration of the "La Bruja" bottling.
The Wine
This 2023 Garnacha is made with native yeast fermentations in open vats, with a 40-60 day maceration, and then spends nine months aging in large oak vats. This bottling offers a great expression of Garnacha from the area. It is a highly drinkable and compelling expression of the grape. It offers a range of red fruit flavors, with a complex and layered palate that seeks to show the potential of Garnacha, while also maintaining a clear focus on elegance.
The People
Comando G is the project of Fernando García and Dani Landi, who, after completing their studies in oenology, decided to return to the Sierra de Gredos to rediscover and rescue old Garnacha vineyards. The estate focuses on biodynamic farming and minimal-intervention winemaking, with the clear goal of creating wines that reflect the unique character of their terroir.
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Castilla y León, a vast region in north-central Spain, is defined by a high-altitude plateau and a continental climate shaped by the Duero River. The region is known primarily for its red wines, with Ribera del Duero leading the charge with powerful Tempranillo-based wines, though Toro and Bierzo also contribute, alongside emerging white wines. On the southern border is the Sierra de Gredos, a separate region within the same broader area, known for its high-altitude vineyards and elegant Grenache (Garnacha) wines. The diverse soils, ranging from alluvial to sandy, clay, and gravel, combined with significant temperature swings between day and night, allow for the slow ripening of grapes, resulting in concentrated flavors and good acidity.
Spain - Castilla y Leon
Grenache is a widely planted grape variety that thrives in its Mediterranean home. In Spain, it's known as Garnacha, where it reaches its peak in the Sierra de Gredos as a pure varietal wine, while also being a key blending component in Rioja. France's Southern Rhône, notably Châteauneuf-du-Pape, is another well-known region, where Grenache is often the base of a blended wine. Grenache also finds a home in Sardinia as Cannonau, and it has spread beyond its Mediterranean origins, most famously to Australia's Barossa Valley. The resulting wines are typically light in color, yet they possess a full body and flavor, displaying mature red fruit notes, herbal spices, and often a hint of orange peel, along with soft tannins and moderate acidity. It is an incredibly versatile grape, showing different expressions based on its terroir and the winemaking style employed.
