Comando G Navatalgordo 2024
£47.86 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The village red 2024 Navatalgordo comes from 2.5 hectares in different plots in the village, where the soils are very stony and have a lot of quartz. There are some new vineyards; they managed to buy some and some belong to growers, though some of those are worked by the Comando team. 2024 was warmer than 2023 but with more finesse than 2022. It was marked by the frost the 23rd of April, a night with a full moon and lots of humidity because it had rained a lot, and they lost 60% of the grapes. The remaining grapes were picked at the right time, despite the dynamics of the harvest, when the nights were quite warm. They finished harvesting earlier and managed to keep the alcohol levels under control. Most of the 2024s come in at 14% alcohol but keep the poise and balance. The wine is quite primary, and there's a little more concentration and a gentler profile. It has abundant, slightly more Italian tannins, with slightly grainier chalk, and it's a little more rustic, very much marked by the soil with a low pH. This is the village wine to keep for a while. 5,246 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2025.
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Alcohol
13.0%
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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
50% discount on orders over £351.55Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £351.55 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £11.34 | £5.67 (-£5.67) |
| 7-12 | £15.38 | £7.69 (-£7.69) |
| 13-18 | £21.53 | £10.77 (-£10.77) |
| 19-24 | £29.44 | £14.72 (-£14.72) |
| 25-30 | £34.19 | £17.09 (-£17.09) |
| 31-36 | £38.23 | £19.12 (-£19.12) |
| 37-42 | £46.14 | £23.07 (-£23.07) |
| 43-48 | £50.54 | £25.27 (-£25.27) |
| 49-54 | £57.08 | £28.54 (-£28.54) |
| 55-60 | £61.35 | £30.67 (-£30.67) |
| VAT included | ||
