2020 Comando G, Las Iruelas - Sierra de Gredos, Madrid - 1 Bottle (0.75L)

2020 Las Iruelas is a highly acclaimed Garnacha (Grenache) red wine from the Sierra de Gredos in Castilla y León, Spain. It is produced by Comando G, the team of Fernando García and Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi, who are known for their precision and focus on expressing terroir through old-vine Garnacha.

Vineyard and Terroir

The grapes come from the El Hoyo vineyard in El Tiemblo, planted over 70 years ago at more than 1,000 meters altitude. The soils are a mix of granite, quartz, and slate, contributing to the wine’s distinctive mineral profile. This site benefits from cool mountain conditions that help preserve freshness and elegance.

Winemaking
• Variety: 100% Garnacha (Grenache)
• Fermentation: Native yeast fermentation in open-top French oak vats
• Aging: 14 months, split between large oak foudres and concrete tanks
• Bottles produced: Around 3,400 bottles and 100 magnums

Tasting Notes
• Aroma: Fragrant and expressive with floral tones, red berries, spice, and a stony, earthy complexity.
• Palate: Silky and fine, with bright acidity and well-integrated tannins. There’s a sense of purity and elegance, along with depth and structure.

Critical Acclaim
• Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: 98 points
• Wine Enthusiast and other reviewers: Praise its finesse, precision, and aging potential

Food Pairing

Best served with refined red meat dishes, game birds, or roast lamb. Its balance of fruit and minerality also allows it to complement complex vegetable-based dishes.