Villanueva 2023 by Comando G is unlike any Garnacha you’ve ever tasted. It bursts with umami, tart red berries, herbs, and floral notes, delivering a flavor profile that’s both unexpected and unforgettable. Its incredible complexity and unique character are yet another reminder of what we already knew: these guys know exactly what they’re doing. The scores from Parker (96 pts) and Suckling (95 pts) only confirm it.
The team at Comando G, pioneers in the revival of Spanish Garnacha, crafted this wine as a tribute to the wild beauty of Cebreros DO. The grapes come from over 60-year-old vines, deeply rooted in granite soils, absorbing the land’s minerality and the coolness of the high-altitude climate.
Harvested by hand, the winemaking process is all about minimal intervention: ambient yeast fermentation with whole clusters, in open oak vats, followed by a gentle 45-day maceration. The wine is then aged for 10 months in large French oak barrels and demijohns, and finally bottled unfiltered, preserving every nuance of its character.
With only 3,972 bottles produced, Villanueva 2023 is a rare gem for lovers of elegance and Garnacha.
