Mauro Castilla y Leon 2021 750ml

I tasted two vintages of their eponymous flagship red, which always makes an interesting comparison. The cooler and wetter year shows in the character of the 2021 Mauro, showcasing the balance, depth, finesse and elegance of the wines from the year that represent the finest collection I can remember from them. It has a bright ruby color and a floral and fragrant nose with impeccable ripeness and balance. It is juicy, velvety, tasty and balanced. Bravo!

• Country: Spain
• Region: Castilla Y Leon
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 14.5%

Varietal

Tempranillo

There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.