The Unfiltered Truth About Garnacha’s Granite Soil
This is worth savoring: a wine that defies expectations, blending wildness and precision in a way that feels both ancient and urgent. Spanish high-altitude Garnacha, particularly from the Gredos region, is a revelation. The 2021 La Bruja de Rozas from Comando G remains etched in memory—not just for its complexity, but for how it redefined my understanding of terroir. These wines are not just about flavor; they’re about geography, time, and the quiet alchemy of soil. The magic begins in the vineyards of Rozas, where grapes are harvested from plots averaging over 900 meters above sea level. Here, decomposed granite…
