Comando G La Bruja de Rozas 2021
Comando G
Comando G has been instrumental in reviving the old Garnacha vineyards of the Sierra de Gredos, and La Bruja de Rozas is the gateway to their work. The wine's smokiness comes not from oak or winemaking but from the granitic terroir itself — a mineral signature that's become the hallmark of these mountain wines. Outrageously good for the price.
Nose
Wild red berries and cherry mingle with crushed violet and a distinct smoky, granitic minerality. A faint herbal note — almost like dried thyme — sits alongside a gentle floral lift.
Palate
Light-bodied but deceptively concentrated, with bright cherry and berry fruit riding on a wave of fine-grained tannins. The granite-derived smokiness returns mid-palate, joined by a subtle toasted quality and a flash of green pepper that signals the old-vine Garnacha's mountain origins.
Finish
Medium length with lingering berry fruit, violet, and a stony, smoky persistence that invites the next sip.
- Varietal
- Garnacha
- Blend
- 100% Garnacha
- Vineyards
- Multiple old-vine plots across Rozas de Puerto Real and surrounding villages, granitic soils, 900-1100m elevation
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and smoked paprika
Made by Fernando García and Dani Landi in the granite-strewn highlands of Madrid's Sierra de Gredos from bush-vine Garnacha planted at elevations above 900 meters, many over 80 years old.
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