Tempranillo and Syrah. Structured, balanced, silky, full of ripe fruit, it reflects our evolution and idiosyncrasy
Bodegas MAURO is located in the Duero river valley at Tudela, a few miles to the south of the city of Valladolid. Because of this location, and the presence of a few old Grenache vines, Mauro does not benefit from the Ribera del Duero control of origin; however, it has created its own reputation due to its fantastic quality.
Mauro was created in the 1970's by Luciano Suarez, an architect specialised in the restoration of medieval monuments, and Felix Choque, cousin of Mariano Garcia, the former winemaker at Vega Sicilia. Their objective: to rival the best of Spain. Their vineyards cover 30 hectares with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Grenache, and 5% Syrah. Many of the vines are 60 years old and more. Vinification and ageing is in the classic French manner with maturation in new or 1 year old French and American oak casks. Further ageing takes place in the bottle before release for at least three years; all this occurs under the watchful eye of Mariano Garcia and his sons. The style is classic Ribera del Duero with a dark rich colour, a gorgeous bouquet showing great class, and a perfect balance between the oak and rich black fruit. On the palate Mauro has a smooth style, silky texture and the distinction to rival a great Bordeaux Classified Growth. Only about 90.000 bottles have been created. Demand is so strong that each vintage is usually sold out within 3 months of release. The bodega has recently purchased vineyards in nearby Toro. The first vintage was the superb 1997.
Mauro
Mild winter and rainy spring with delayed sprouting. An early summer start accelerated flowering from the end of June. In the first days of September the plants coped well with the high temperatures thanks to the humidity in the soil and the spring water reserves. With a faster ripening in this last part of the cycle, the harvest started on September 15th with smooth skins and a moderate alcohol content
It was bottled after 15 months of aging in French and American oak barrels and casks of different ages.
Technical Details
Region Produced in
Tudela de Duero - Castilla y León
Cask
American white oak casks, French Oak
Made with
95% Tempranillo, 5% Shiraz
Tasting Notes
Fineness and harmony in a nose with a predominance of black fruit, notes of cocoa and liquorice. Tasty, fresh, friendly, with soft tannins
