Comando G Rozas 1er Cru 2023
71.88₣ (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Spain
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Rozas 1er is a selection from three vineyards in the village of Rozas de Puerto Real, the only wine from there, as the village wine has been discontinued. There's been a confusion over the years between the village wine and the 1er from Rozas, so it should be clear from here on. It comes from the south valley of Gredos, a place where they feel the wines need a little more alcohol to achieve balance, and this comes in at 14.5%. This is pure iron, with notes of blood, red fruit and some silty sensations with hints of talcum powder when the wine is in contact with the air in the glass. It has some meaty undertones, moving in the direction of Las Iruelas, with a narrow mouthfeel and an herbal character. This wine and all the 1er bottlings spend two winters before they are bottled. It started a little closed and bloomed with time in the glass. This is superb. 3,913 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2025.
Features
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
Occasions
Appellation
Alcohol
14.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 16ºC and 18ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in French oak foudres. Aged for 12 months in 500 liter French oak barrels.
Description
Comando G Rozas 1er Cru is a unique expression of the Garnacha grape variety that forms the basis of this wine. Hailing from the mountainous region of Sierra de Gredos, near Madrid, this wine is the result of the effort and passion of Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia. The area, known for its simple and inexpensive wines, is also the cradle of ancient and remote vineyards, situated in difficult but impressive terrain.
Winemaking
The winemaking of Comando G Rozas 1er Cru is characterised by a respectful and natural approach. The vineyards, between 50 and 60 years old, are in the process of conversion to organic and are farmed biodynamically. These vineyards are planted on sandy soils derived from granite, slate and quartz, at an elevation of approximately 900 metres. This combination of altitude, free draining soils and a moderately humid microclimate ensures a long growing season, crucial for the development of the wine's character.
The grapes are harvested by hand, usually in October, and fermented with natural yeasts in open French oak vats. Rozas 1er Cru is aged for 10 months in 14HL concrete tanks and a 15HL oak vat, which contributes to its unique profile.
Taste
Comando G Rozas 1er Cru is remarkably aromatic and savoury, noted for its deep minerality and firm tannins. This combination of characteristics gives it an elegance and finesse comparable to the best Pinot from Burgundy or Syrah from the Northern Rhône. The influence of the terroir manifests itself in a surprisingly pale wine, but intensely expressive on the nose and palate, offering a unique and captivating sensory experience.
Shipping to Peninsular Spain
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