Comando G, La Brena

Comando G, La BrenaThere are a couple of new reds in 2016, including the exciting single vineyard Garnacha 2016 La Brea from a plot very near Rumbo al Norte in the village of Navarrevisca at high altitude. The wine is not exactly like Rumbo al Norte, in fact, I'd say it's something in between Rey Moro and Rumbo al Norte, combining the spicy character with the minerality, without the same depth, a little more rustic, but with potential. It comes from only 0. 3 hectares

Bottled April 2017

Bodegas Fernando Remirez de Ganuza is one of Rioja’s benchmark estates

(from both Mazis Haut and Bas where the two parcels total a remarkable 1

Made from grapes grown on an eastfacing parcel with clay soils on the Côtedu Py

A highly expressive and complete knockout of a nose is classic Amoureuses as it combines seductive spice and a ripe blend of red

firm and built-to-age finale

This displayed both fairly strong toast and heavy reduction last year from barrel and while the toast is almost completely gone

The generous

baked plum and blackberry preserves

sappy and youthfully austere finale that displays fine length

Tasted from AP 25 20 in April 2020

Lots of the right ingredients in here but still a coiled spring