Haragan
Tinta Roriz and Garnacha Tintorera grapes aged for 24 months in French oak barrels. Bright cherry colour with a deep robe; aromas of black fruit, Mediterranean undergrowth, rockroses, and hints of pepper, eucalyptus, and graphite.
| Producer | Pagos Balancines |
| Region | Ribera del Guadiana |
| Appellation | D.O. Ribera del Guadiana |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape variety | 50% Tinta Roriz & 50% Garnacha Tintorera |
| Type | Red |
| Soil | Red calcareous clay |
| Vineyard altitude | 560 m |
| Orientation | South-west |
| Farming | Certified organic |
| Vinification | Fermentation is carried out separately for each part of the vineyard for 10–12 days in an 8,000-litre tank with controlled temperature, with manual pump-overs. The wine is racked by gravity. Ageing takes place in French oak barrels for 12–18 months for the individual varieties, followed by blending and further ageing for 20 months. The wine is then refined in a tank for 15 months before bottling. |
| Oak ageing | French oak, 12–18 mo individual + 20 mo blend + 15 mo tank |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Body | Medium-full |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Serving temperature | 16–18°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 5,000 bottles |
In the glass.
A rainy spring and mild summer extended the cycle, delaying harvest. Yields were moderate, and the wines are fresh and balanced, with moderate alcohol, fine aromatics, and good ageing capacity.
At the table.
Tested at our own service — 40 pairings across 6 courses.
Grilled steak · Steak tartare · Ribeye / Côte de Boeuf · Duck breast · Classic roast duck · Braised veal · Lamb rack · Lamb stew / tagine · Pulled pork · Meatballs · Charcuterie & cured meats · Game meat · Peking duck
Pasta Bolognese · Stuffed pasta · Lasagna
White or green asparagus · Pumpkin dishes · Beet carpaccio · Stuffed zucchini · Grilled artichoke · Lentil-based dishes · Eggplant parmigiana
Margherita pizza · Meat-topped pizza · Shawarma · Classic beef burger · Gourmet hot dog
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Croquetas (ham or cheese) · Jamón Ibérico · Chorizo a la sidra (cooked in cider)
Red wine reduction · Demi-glace · Tomato sauce (classic Italian) · Pesto (basil or sun-dried tomato) · Peppercorn sauce · Barbecue sauce (smoky or sweet) · Chimichurri · Roasted red pepper sauce
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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