Garnacha & Garnacha
Displaying notes of red and black cherries, ripe plums, and blackcurrants. The palate is marked by soft tannins and a perfect balance between alcohol and acidity.
| Producer | Pagos Balancines |
| Region | Ribera del Guadiana |
| Appellation | D.O. Ribera del Guadiana |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape variety | 50% Garnacha & 50% Garnacha Tintorera |
| Type | Red |
| Soil | Red calcareous clay |
| Vineyard altitude | 560 m |
| Orientation | North-west |
| Farming | Certified organic |
| Vinification | The wine is racked by gravity. It spends 12 months in barrels, undergoes malolactic fermentation in the barrel, and is then refined in tanks for another 12 months. |
| Oak ageing | French oak, 12 mo + 12 mo tank |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Body | Medium-full |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Serving temperature | 16–18°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 20,000 bottles |
In the glass.
A wet spring ensured generous water reserves, while a mild summer allowed even ripening. Harvest was balanced, producing wines that are fresh and aromatic, with bright acidity and supple tannins, combining approachability with ageing potential.
At the table.
Tested at our own service — 59 pairings across 8 courses.
Steak tartare · Roast chicken · Chicken with cream sauce · Duck breast · Classic roast duck · Braised veal · Lamb rack · Lamb stew / tagine · Pork tenderloin · Pulled pork · Meatballs · Charcuterie & cured meats · Game meat · Peking duck
Truffle pasta · Tomato-based pasta · Pasta Bolognese · Creamy pasta · Mushroom risotto · Stuffed pasta · Lasagna · Gnocchi with sage butter
Burrata
Roasted vegetables · White or green asparagus · Pumpkin dishes · Beet carpaccio · Stuffed zucchini · Grilled artichoke · Lentil-based dishes · Eggplant parmigiana · Truffle mashed potatoes
Deep-fried snacks · Spring rolls
Margherita pizza · Meat-topped pizza · Shawarma · Classic beef burger · Gourmet hot dog
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Croquetas (ham or cheese) · Jamón Ibérico · Pimientos de Padrón · Chorizo a la sidra (cooked in cider)
Béarnaise sauce · Red wine reduction · Demi-glace · Mushroom cream sauce · Truffle cream sauce · Tomato sauce (classic Italian) · Pesto (basil or sun-dried tomato) · Salsa verde (herb sauce) · Romesco sauce · Peppercorn sauce · Barbecue sauce (smoky or sweet) · Chimichurri · Black garlic sauce · Roasted red pepper sauce · Port wine reduction
Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.
Pagos Balancines
A mastery of viticulture and vinification, where precise techniques come to shape wines of exceptional finesse and character.
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