Comando G Navatalgordo 2022
£40.42 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Navatalgordo, a village red from the village of the same name, is one of two completely new village wines from 2022, as the one from Rozas is an evolution of the Rozas 1er Cru. This was produced to reflect the character of the village, showcasing wines with tension and sharpness. It comes from soils with lots of quartz and was made with their own grapes and ones purchased from growers that have been working together with them at an average 1,100 meters in altitude. It fermented with full clusters in concrete and oak vats with 35- to 40-day maceration, and its élevage was in concrete and oak foudres. This village produces wines with lower alcohol, lower pH and higher acidity, even in warmer years like 2022. And the wine has more color, even if the alcohol is lower, from the cold. It's a wine that needs more time, more Barolo with a chalky character and slow development. It has a very floral and expressive nose, with electric acidity, and is tense, serious. This is the 2022 that feels less like 2022... Only with time in the glass did it develop some meaty aromas (Bovril?) and spiciness, which pointed at a warmer year and more Gevrey character. It has a contained 13% alcohol and a pH of around 3.0! Incredible parameters for a year like 2022. 11,047 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2023. Only a little sulfur was added at bottling time, never before, as they feel the profile of the wine is more apt to work without added sulfur.
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Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts, whole bunches and short skin soaking in open oak foudres. Aged for 8 months in French oak foudres (50%) and concrete tanks (50%).
Description
Comando G Navatalgordo is an exceptional expression of the Garnacha grape, grown in vineyards located at an average altitude of 1100 metres. This wine comes from old vines, planted on granite soils with quartz, which contributes to its unique profile. The low production of these vines, together withbiodynamic practices, ensures exceptional quality.
Winemaking
The winemaking of Comando G Navatalgordo is meticulous. The grapes are not destemmed, and are macerated and fermented with whole bunches. The ageing is carried out in wooden vats and cement tanks, which adds complexity and depth to the wine.
Taste
Comando G Navatalgordo stands out for its pronounced acidity, which acts as the backbone of the wine, bringing freshness and liveliness. This acidity is a reflection of the high altitude of the vineyards. On the palate, the wine is complex and evolves slowly, revealing a chalky character reminiscent of Barolo wines. Its aromatic profile is floral and expressive, with a beautifully powerful acidity reminiscent of Burgundy styles. This wine, though accessible now, will benefit from more time in bottle, promising a fascinating evolution for those who have the patience to wait.
Shipping to North Ireland
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| Bottles | Price | Over £346.01 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.16 | £5.58 (-£5.58) |
| 7-12 | £15.14 | £7.57 (-£7.57) |
| 13-18 | £21.19 | £10.60 (-£10.60) |
| 19-24 | £28.98 | £14.49 (-£14.49) |
| 25-30 | £33.65 | £16.82 (-£16.82) |
| 31-36 | £37.63 | £18.81 (-£18.81) |
| 37-42 | £45.41 | £22.71 (-£22.71) |
| 43-48 | £49.74 | £24.87 (-£24.87) |
| 49-54 | £56.18 | £28.09 (-£28.09) |
| 55-60 | £60.38 | £30.19 (-£30.19) |
| VAT included | ||
