Daniel Gómez Jiménez-Landi aka “Dani Landi” with Fernando Garcia from Bodega Maranones (Comando G) is the driving force behind the most modern Garnachas in Spain. He comes from the Méntrida region near Madrid and is involved in various projects, including in the Sierra de Gredos. In 2012 he started his own business with the idea of developing and restoring some of the oldest and best vineyards in the region. From several plots in the municipality of Real de San Vicente, the grapes of his “Village” are harvested, which forms the basic quality under the brand Uvas de la Ira. Also awarded the DO Méntrida label, the same village also produces the Cantos del Diablo parcel wine. In the region of Castilla y León, which borders to the north, the young winegrower has leased a small vineyard with red slate soil at an altitude of 950 m. The grapes for the incredibly delicate and complex El Reventón come from this vineyard.
His philosophy includes a very traditional vinification with long but very careful maceration periods without too much extraction and aging in used and large barrels. The vineyards, very remote and high up, are only cultivated by hand and with donkeys according to biodynamic criteria.
The Dani Landi style stands for extremely subtle, finely woven Garnacha tintos of captivating elegance. Despite the remarkable alcohol levels, they are lightly woven, with a cool note and a delicious drinking flow.
Méntrida
The Spanish designation of origin Méntrida was named after the city of the same name, which lies between Madrid and Toledo. For a long time it was hardly noticed internationally, because almost exclusively red and rosé wines were produced there, which were sold in the nearby capital. It was only in the last decade that a few winemakers, including Dani Landi, set out to explore remote and highly situated vineyards and discovered ancient treasures. Perfectly situated vineyards with old Garnacha vines have since ensured that the 9,000-hectare region has attracted worldwide attention. In Méntrida, some of Spain’s finest Garnacha are grown today on mainly sandy and granite soils.