Bodega Los Haroldos
In 1939 Octavio Rufino Falasco emigrated to Argentina from Italy, initially selling his wine from a barrel on the front of his bike. Over time he bought more land and established a winery in San Martin. Bodega Los Haroldos is still owned by the ‘Familia Falasco’ who have over 70 years’ experience producing fine wines.
£13.95
Deep purple with shades of violet. Complex aromas of red fruits. Appealing notes of chocolate, coffee and tobacco from 6 months maturation in oak casks. Well balanced with intense red fruits in the mouth ripe tannins and a long finish.
£18.95
Deep black fruit, raisins and toast. This is a very well structured wine with firm tannins and refreshing acidity, toasty cedar notes mingle well with bramble fruit and dark cherries. A long and complex finish.
£13.95
I must admit that since discovering this two or three months ago rather too many bottles may have found themselves going home with me. It’s from our old friends Familia Falasco, producers of the Los Haroldos range amongst a number of others and it’s a measure as to how far Argentinian whites have come in recent years. A blend of 50% Viognier, 30% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Torrontes it’s pleasantly aromatic without being over the top. Really well balanced with bright acidity but also a lovely weight on the palate after several months of lees ageing
£15.75
A blend of 60% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Petit Verdot. Predominance of black fruits with hints of green tobacco, chocolate and spice. Well integrated tannins, ripe black fruits and a good acidity lead to a long rewarding finish.