COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Tinta Roriz, Garnacha Tintorera
PRODUCER
Bodega Pago de los Balancines
REGION
Extremadura
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Haragán Reserva Especial 2017 is a red wine from Bodega Pago de los Balancines, located in the Ribera del Guadiana appellation of Extremadura, Spain. The wine is a blend of Tinta Roriz, grown on old vines influenced by Atlantic winds, and Garnacha Tintorera, a signature grape of the estate. The wine's name and concept are a tribute to the Spanish Mastiff, reflecting the winery's commitment to heritage and the unique character of its old vineyards. Bodega Pago de los Balancines was established in 2006 by Pedro Mercado, who was drawn to a specific vineyard with ancient Tinta Roriz vines. The winery emphasizes ecological practices and environmental respect.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a Spanish Mastiff, a breed the winery helps preserve.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-harvested at night for optimal freshness.
Fact 03
Features Tinta Roriz, also known as Portuguese Tempranillo.
Fact 04
Garnacha Tintorera is an emblematic grape of the estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Haragán Reserva Especial begins with hand-harvesting grapes at night, followed by a 24-hour cold chamber treatment. Selected bunches are destemmed without crushing and placed in vats for fermentation with selected yeasts. Daily manual pump-overs are performed. The wine then undergoes cold maceration and malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. It is subsequently aged in French oak for 15 to 24 months before bottling.
