Mauro was the first independent wine project by Mariano García after three decades of experience at Vega Sicilia. Since then, this red wine has achieved classic status, thanks to its outstanding quality and an unparalleled quality-price ratio. Mauro 2023 originates from vineyards located in Tudela de Duero and Traspinedo, in the heart of the province of Valladolid, and is made from a careful selection of varieties led by tempranillo, well accompanied by a blend of cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and graciano. Its aging, lasting 16 months, is carried out in a combination of foudres and French oak barrels, which adds depth, structure, and elegance to the whole.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
Type of barrel
French oak vats and barrels of different ages
Type of bottle
Bordeaux Bottle
Barrel aging time
16 months
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
14.5
General Information
Mauro 2023 emerges from a viticultural campaign marked by unique climatic conditions. The winter was mild and generous in rainfall, allowing water reserves to accumulate in the soil. Spring arrived earlier than usual and was dry, followed by a summer that began with mild temperatures and became warmer as the weeks went by. The veraison occurred in mid-July, and the heatwaves at the end of the summer brought the harvest forward, which began on August 28. The rains at the beginning of September brought freshness to the plants. The wines from this vintage stand out for their vibrant fruit expression and delicate tannins.
The composition of Mauro 2023 originates from vineyards located in Tudela de Duero and Traspinedo, in the province of Valladolid. The varietal base is tempranillo (80%), complemented by 20% cabernet sauvignon, syrah, and graciano. The wine has been aged for 16 months in a combination of foudres and French oak barrels of different ages, which adds complexity, structure, and elegance.
The story of Mauro 2023 traces back to the visionary drive of Mariano García, who, after almost three decades as a winemaker at Vega Sicilia - a winery where he was born, as his father, Mauro, worked there as a caretaker - decided to embark on his own path. In the late 1970s, he acquired 4 hectares of old vines in Tudela de Duero, giving rise to Bodegas Mauro. Over time, and together with his sons Eduardo and Alberto, Mariano has built a trajectory that places him among the great names in international winemaking.
The winery
Mariano García, one of the brightest figures in Spanish wine, was the winemaker at Vega Sicilia for nearly 30 years. Restless by nature, in the late seventies, he acquired 4 hectares of old vineyards in Tudela del Duero, which would become the foundation of his first personal project: Bodegas Mauro.
Bodegas Mauro (1980) marked a milestone in Spanish wine for its innovative concept: wine conceived as a reflection of the environment and terroir, separate vinification of plots, yield limitation, shorter aging periods to enhance the expression of the fruit… Currently, Mariano García runs the winery alongside his sons Eduardo and Alberto. Together, they produce the red wines Mauro, Mauro VS, and Terreus, brands so powerful that they do not need the umbrella of a designation of origin. Recently, the white wine Mauro Godello has been added to their catalog.