Comando G Las Iruelas 2022 MG

Comando G’s Las Iruelas 2022 in magnum format is a rare and captivating expression of high-altitude Garnacha from the rugged Sierra de Gredos, just outside Madrid. This is a wine for those who love finesse and precision over sheer power, showcasing a haunting elegance more often associated with top Burgundy than with central Spain. Coming from a single, dramatic vineyard of old vines, it has quickly become one of the benchmark reds of the Vinos de Madrid appellation.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Las Iruelas 2022 shows a vivid, translucent ruby hue, almost ethereal in its brightness, hinting at the delicacy to come. The nose is perfumed and complex, layering wild red berries, blood orange zest, and pomegranate with dried rose petals, fresh herbs, and a subtle forest-floor earthiness. Fine mineral notes—crushed granite, wet stone, a touch of smoke—add definition and lift. On the palate, this is pure, tense, and remarkably refined. Expect a silken texture with ultra-fine tannins, medium body, and a core of crunchy red fruit—cherries, cranberries, redcurrants—wrapped in floral and savory tones. There’s a striking sense of energy, driven by vibrant acidity and a salty, stony finish that lingers with red fruits, tea-like spice, and a whisper of citrus. In magnum, the 2022 has excellent aging potential: it is already expressive in its youth but should evolve gracefully over 10–15 years, gaining more aromatic complexity and secondary nuances while preserving its freshness.

Production
Las Iruelas is sourced from a steep, high-altitude parcel of old-vine Garnacha rooted in decomposed granite and sandy soils in the Gredos mountains, within the Vinos de Madrid region. This harsh, rocky terroir, combined with significant diurnal temperature swings, yields grapes of great concentration yet remarkable freshness. Comando G works organically and along biodynamic principles, harvesting by hand at precisely judged ripeness to preserve acidity and aromatic detail. Vinification is kept intentionally gentle and low-intervention: whole or mostly whole clusters are typically used, fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in open vats, and extraction is minimal to highlight finesse rather than power. The wine is then aged in large, neutral wooden vessels or well-seasoned barrels, allowing texture and complexity to develop without overt oak imprint.

Food & Serving
Las Iruelas 2022 is a versatile, gastronomic Garnacha that shines alongside refined, produce-driven cuisine. It pairs beautifully with grilled or roast lamb, herb-crusted pork, game birds, duck, mushroom-based dishes, and Mediterranean fare featuring tomatoes, olive oil, and aromatic herbs. It can also be a superb partner for richer fish preparations—such as turbot or tuna with a red-wine reduction—thanks to its finesse and vibrant acidity. Serve at 14–16°C (slightly cooler than room temperature) to emphasize its freshness and aromatic detail. In magnum, the wine benefits from a gentle decant of 45–60 minutes in its youth to allow the floral and mineral notes to unfurl; older bottles may need a shorter, more careful decant to avoid disturbing sediment.

Producer
Comando G is one of Spain’s most exciting and influential producers, founded by friends and winemakers Fernando García and Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi. Since the mid-2000s, they have been at the forefront of the renaissance in the Sierra de Gredos, revealing the region’s potential for producing world-class, terroir-transparent Garnacha from old, high-altitude vineyards. Working almost exclusively with organically and biodynamically farmed bush vines on poor, granitic soils, Comando G has helped redefine what Spanish Garnacha can be—lighter, more aromatic, and profoundly mineral. Their single-vineyard wines, such as Las Iruelas, are now considered some of the finest expressions of the grape, drawing critical acclaim and placing Vinos de Madrid firmly on the map for serious wine collectors.

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