CARO
Presentation
CARO, from CAtena and ROthschild, has a strong Argentine identity, heralded by Malbec, while obtaining further elegance and complexity through blending with Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination has made a rich and refined wine; a harmonious balance between the Argentine and Bordeaux styles.
The vintage
The season was characterized by average rain in the First Zone: December and February were dry with almost no rain while January was very wet with 87 mm of rain.
The Uco Valley region experienced a normal to dry season, with 38 mm less rain than the average (255 mm vs 293 mm). Winter and spring were wetter than usual, while the end of season was very dry, with no rain during February and March. Temperatures were within the normal range.
Winemaking
The grapes were picked by hand and then sorted, destemmed and crushed before fermentation. The maceration was conducted in the traditional way, with pumping over and racking.
Tasting
Intense ruby color.
The nose recalls red and black fruit aromas, mingled with hints of mocha and spices. It evolves slowly, revealing layer after layer of elegant fragrances.
In the mouth, the acidity is refreshing and persistent. Well-balanced tannins contribute to the harmony and smoothness of the palate.
We recommend serving this wine at 16°C. If there is enough time, do not decant the wine in order to appreciate its slow evolution over the course of an evening.
This vintage presents a good capacity to age and will open up more over time.
Alcohol content
14.5
Grapes
Cabernet sauvignon
: 50 %
Malbec
: 50 %