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"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 is not part of the Ribera del Duero control of origin. No matter, the wine has established a world wide reputation without the distinction ... rather like the "Super Tuscan" reds from Italy. 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. In this they are very successful. The vineyards cover 30 hectares with 90% Tempranillo, 5% Grenache, and 5% Syrah. Many of the vines are 60 years old and more.
Vinification and aging is in the classic French manner with maturation in new or 1 year old French and American oak casks. Further aging takes place in bottle and no wine is released before aging for at least three years; all this under the watchful eye of Mariano Garcia and his sons. The style is classic Ribera del Duero with a dark rich color, 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."
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Mauro "terreus" 2003
The 2003 Terreus is sourced from a single vineyard and produced only in top vintages. Purple/black in color, it offers a superb perfume of smoky oak, pencil lead, mineral, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Opulent, thick, and layered, it has gobs of spicy, ripe black fruits, and licorice and espresso notes which emerge on the palate. The wine is beautifully balanced and very lengthy. It will reward extended cellaring and drink well through 2030.
Because of its geographical location 10 km from the boundary of Ribera del Duero, Bodegas Mauro does not qualify for the more prestigious D.O. Currently it has 35 hectares of vineyard in production. Winemaking is in the hands Alberto and Eduardo Garcia, sons of renowned Vega Sicilia winemaker Mariano Garcia.
Wine Advocate: 96
Regular Price: $159.99Sale Price: $127.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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