What it pairs with
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Whole roasted suckling pig
Concentrated fruit and dense structure call for the richest, most celebratory Castilian roasts. -
Wild venison with dark sauce
Game intensity and the wine's dark, mineral complexity are a natural fit. -
Black truffle with scrambled eggs
Pure truffle aromatics parallel the wine's earthy, mineral notes.
How to serve Mauro VS
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Whole roasted suckling pig, Wild venison with dark sauce, Black truffle with scrambled eggs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mauro VS (Vendimia Seleccionada, or Selected Harvest) is the prestige wine of the estate, produced from the oldest and most exceptional vine plots each vintage. First made in 1994, it is typically released several years after the flagship Mauro.
- 1994 — First vintage of Mauro VS from selected old-vine Tinto Fino and Garnacha parcels
Facts
- Producer
- Bodegas Mauro
- Grapes
- Tinto Fino, Garnacha Tinta
- Classification
- VT Castilla y Leon
- Oak
- 22 months in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- €80-150 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1994
Frequently asked about Mauro VS
When should I drink Mauro VS?
Drink 8-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mauro VS?
Whole roasted suckling pig is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild venison with dark sauce and Black truffle with scrambled eggs. Concentrated fruit and dense structure call for the richest, most celebratory Castilian roasts.
What grapes are in Mauro VS?
The blend is Tinto Fino, Garnacha Tinta. The wine is classified as VT Castilla y Leon.