Mauro Terreus 2019 | Paraje de Cueva Baja

Mauro Terreus 2019 by Bodegas Mauro

The Mauro Terreus is a single-vineyard red wine produced by Bodegas Mauro in Spain’s Castilla y León region. Specifically, this bottle hails from the Paraje de Cueva Baja, also known as El Almendro, located in Tudela de Duero, Valladolid. The vineyard sits at an altitude of approximately 800 meters and features loose, deep, clay-limestone soils with sandy components. The grapes are Tempranillo vines averaging 35 years of age, farmed using ecological methods currently transitioning toward biodynamics, with no herbicides used.

Winemaking is handled by Mariano García, who has vinified this specific parcel separately since 1996. Harvesting is conducted manually in small boxes, with grapes transported to the winery via gravity. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts and daily pump-overs. The malolactic fermentation occurs in oak barrels, followed by a 20-month aging period in both new and used French oak casks. The production is limited, with only 9,060 bottles filled in August 2021.

The wine presents as a powerful yet seductive red, characterized by its balance, elegance, and freshness. It offers a complete palate that maintains poise despite its intensity. Critics have noted the warm and dry conditions of the 2019 vintage, which contributed to excellent ripeness while preserving healthy acidity. The result is a red wine with significant power and clout, yet refined by its structural balance.

In terms of critical reception, The Wine Advocate (Parker) awarded this wine a score of 97. The review highlights the wine's approachable nature and completeness, emphasizing its ability to retain freshness and poise. This profile reflects a serious, high-quality expression of Tempranillo from one of Spain’s most respected producers, capturing the distinct terroir of the Cueva Baja site through meticulous viticulture and vinification techniques.