Bodegas CARO, Rouge, 2016
Presentation
Grapes are harvested by hand, carefully selected, destemmed and crushed before being placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. A traditional winemaking process ensues with pump-over and delestage. Total maceration time lasts from 12 to 15 days.
Aruma is aged in tanks in order to preserve is fruit-driven style and allow the varietal characteristic of the Malbec to come through.
The vintage
The 2017 vintage was characterized by slightly above average rainfall (188 mm instead of 102 mm), especially during bud break, and temperatures close to seasonal averages, with the exception of the frost that caused some damage to the vines on October 21. Towards the end of the summer, the nights during February were up to 4 degrees warmer than usual.
This phenomenon and a generally dry quarter had an accelerating effect and the harvests were two to three weeks early. The grapes are characterized by a good balance between sugar and acidity and by the softness of the tannins characteristic of Malbec.
Serving
Store the bottles in horizontal position, with the wine in contact with the cork, in a cool, dry and dark place.
For serving, the choice of glass is important: a good tasting glass should allow you enough room to swirl the wine and reveal the aromas.
Tasting
Deep red with hints of violet. The nose reveals aromas of plum and red fruit.
The palate is fresh and elegant, with remarkable balance between tannins, acidity and alcohol. Long, delicate finish. Overall, a very convivial, attractive wine.
Grapes
Malbec
: 100 %