The Bodegas Mauro 1989 vintage is a red wine from the Land of Castile and León, rated "Excellent" in the Ribera del Duero region. It was bottled in April 2001, after a long ageing process in French and American oak barrels. Tasting notes describe it as having an intense cherry colour, complex aromas of tobacco, wood and ripe fruit, and an elegant, silky and balanced flavour with persistent acidity and mineral notes. Wine characteristics Vintage: 1989 Region: Tierra de Castilla y León (Ribera del Duero) Winery: Bodegas Mauro, founded by Mariano García Ageing: Aged in French and American oak barrels Bottling: May 2000 Colour: Intense cherry red with purple onion skin hues Nose: Toasted aromas of tobacco, vanilla, leather and ripe fruit Palate: Elegant and silky, with persistent acidity, mineral notes and a slightly sweet finish