Mauro Valeyo 2021
HK$ 426.87
5 for immediate shipment. More, available on 02/05/2025
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2021 Valeyo comes from a single three-hectare vineyard at 650 meters in altitude in the village of Valtuille de Arriba, and it fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts. They want to be very careful with the élevage to keep the cool Atlantic character of the year; the small amount of Godello (5%) adds extra freshness, and they used only 500-liter French oak barrels, new and used, for 12 months. The wine has a moderate 13% alcohol and is fragrant and fresh, with depth and complexity. They are in the process of obtaining organic certification for the vineyard. It's perfumed, elegant, subtle, more austere than showy, harmonious and with a sense of balance and peace. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very good freshness and pristine flavors. 11,866 bottles and 260 magnums were filled in December 2022.
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Alcohol
13.0%
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Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete vats. Aged for 12 months in new and used 500-litre French oak barrels.
Description
If there is one wine that manages to capture the essence of El Bierzo in a glass, it is Mauro Valeyo. It is not just another red wine, but a pure expression of the land, the climate and a way of understanding viticulture that prioritises balance and authenticity.
Behind this wine is Bodegas Mauro, a house with history, known for its dedication to wines that speak without artifice, with the bare soul of the vineyard. For Mauro Valeyo, they have opted for an unconventional coupage: 95% Mencía and 5% Godello. Yes, a touch of white in a red wine, but with a purpose. The Mencía gives it character, structure and those notes of red fruits and spices so typical of the variety. The Godello, on the other hand, brings a touch of freshness and fullness in the mouth, like a ray of light that cuts through the wine's density.
The grapes for Mauro Valeyo come from the Miguel Rey plot in Valtuille de Arriba, a privileged spot at an altitude of 650 metres above sea level. Here, the vines are grown in loose, well-drained, sandy-clay loam soils, perfect for the roots to seek depth and produce wines with minerality and tension. In addition, the vineyard is worked according to organic and biodynamic principles (although without certification), letting nature do its part without too much interference.
Winemaking
At Mauro Valeyo the grapes are harvested by hand, with a meticulous selection of the bunches. There is no rush. The grapes are destemmed, but not crushed, allowing the must to gently extract all the essence of the fruit. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks, with indigenous yeasts, the same yeasts that have been impregnated in the vineyard environment for years. After malolactic fermentation, the wine spends 12 months in 500-litre French oak barrels, combining new and used barrels to maintain a perfect balance between wood and fruit. Finally, in December, Mauro Valeyo is ready to be bottled and begin its journey to our glasses.
Taste
And now, the most important thing: what does Mauro Valeyo taste like? The first thing you will notice is its seductive and fragrant character. On the nose, there are notes of forest fruits, wild flowers and a light herbal background, as if you were walking in the countryside after a summer rain. On the palate, it is round, with fine but present tannins, and an acidity that keeps it vibrant. It has that interesting duality: on the one hand, it is a wine with weight and structure; on the other, it maintains a freshness and tension that make it almost addictive.
In short, Mauro Valeyo is one of those wines that invite conversation, to be shared without haste, to be discovered sip by sip. Perfect to accompany a good grilled meat, but also to enjoy it on its own, when the day calls for something special. Because yes, this wine has something that makes it special. And you can feel it from the first sip.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
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