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- Caro 2016 Press Sheet 94 WA Oct19
- Caro 2016 Press Sheet 93+ VIN Sep19
- Caro 2016 Press Sheet 91 DE Jan19
- Caro 2016 Press Sheet 94 TOP 100 JS Dec19
- Caro 2015 Press Sheet 97 TA 2018
- Caro 2015 Press Sheet 94 WA Jun18
- Caro 2015 Press Sheet 92 WS Oct18
- Caro 2015 Press Sheet 94 JS Apr18
- Caro 2014 Press Sheet 93 WA Dec16
- Caro 2014 Press Sheet 93 W&S Feb17
- Caro 2014 Press Sheet 95 JS Jun17
- Caro 2013 Press Sheet 96 JS May16
- Caro 2013 Press Sheet 90 WS Aug16
- Caro 2013 Press Sheet 91 WE May17
- Caro 2013 Press Sheet 94 W&S Jun16
- Caro 2013 Press Sheet 90+ VIN May16
- Caro 2013 Press Sheet 91+ WA Dec16
- Caro 2012 Press Sheet 90 WS Nov15
- Caro 2012 Press Sheet 92 WA Aug15
- Caro 2012 Press Sheet 98 JS Nov15
- Caro 2007 Press Sheet 93 JS Mar19
- Caro 2012 Press Sheet 94 WE Oct15
CARO
Bodegas Caro
APPELLATION
Mendoza
GRAPE VARIETIES
79% Malbec, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon
WINEMAKERS
Philippe Rolet
TECHNICAL DATA
Acidity
3.7 g/L
Alcohol
14.5%
97POINTS
94POINTS
CARO was born of the alliance between two wine cultures (French and Argentine), two noble grape varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec), and two renowned wine families, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and Nicolás Catena. Both vignerons since the 19th century, these two powerful organizations have combined their deep knowledge of Mendoza’s high altitude terroir and the art of winemaking to create a unique portfolio of wines: CARO, Amancaya, and Aruma. Two noble grapes, two families, one dear and elegant portfolio of wines.
TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTESNestled at the foothills of the snowcapped Andes mountains, Mendoza is known as the best wine producing region in Argentina. With vines planted on high plateaux between 800 and 1200m A.S.L., Mendoza’s vineyards are known as the highest in the world. Sheltered from the rain by the mountains to the West and the Pampa to the East, the region is very arid. Mendoza wines draw their character from an exceptional sun exposure and wide temperature variations between night and day.
CARO vineyard is a plot of 8ha located Altamira, in the Uco Valley, South of Mendoza. Vineyards are planted at 1000m A.S.L., on the ancient alluvial bed of the Tunuyan River.
The season started out a little late, with a few nights of frost during spring, but they did not damage the buds. Spring was mostly characterized by wet and cold conditions, which led to delayed growth. Overall, flowering and fruit set were good. During the summer, especially in January and February, temperatures were uncommonly lower than average and without the usual heatwaves that characterize the Mendoza climate. The ripeness period was marked by rainfalls: intermittent showers alternating with sunny days characterized this final period before harvesting. These conditions during maturity required the winegrowers to monitor the development of mildew or botrytis, in order to correctly anticipate the decision to harvest.
CARO is made with the utmost care, just like our Bordeaux Grands Crus. CARO grapes come from selected sections of rows where the soil is layered with calcareous deposits as well as limestone, remnants of a river which used to flow through Altamira, and from selected sites in Gualtallary and San Pablo.
Grapes are carefully selected and hand harvested. After destemming, they are placed in temperature controlled stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation. Maceration lasts for a period of 20 days with gentle pump-over to ease tannin extraction and fix the color. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in tanks, then the wine is transferred into French oak barrels made by the Tonnellerie des Domaines in Pauillac (80% new oak) for a period of 18 months.
The nose is complex with aromas of red fruits, figs, and gentle notes of blue berries. On the palate the wine is round with soft tannins and refreshing acidity, displaying good density and persistence, well balanced.