Bodegas CARO
Blending: it's not just for wine. We are the perfect assemblage of two cultures: different characteristics merging together to give place to something new. When the old world merges with the new. When youth matures together with experience. When wildness becomes a bit more delicate. When Bordeaux meets Los Andes. There is us. We are Bodegas CARO.
The vintage
The 2016 vintage was the coldest of our history, with bud break coinciding with the lowest temperatures recorded in Mendoza in the last fifty years. The fresh and rainy weather persisted until January which delayed the growth cycle for almost a month. Thankfully, the weather conditions were good in February and March, with pleasing temperatures and dry weather. This lead to an unusual balance between alcohol and acidity, and a fantastic aromatic expression of the grapes, thanks to a slow and steady maturation process.
Varietals
Cabernet sauvignon : 83%
Malbec : 17%
Malbec : 17%
Tasting
The robe is deep ruby in colour with purple glints. The nose reveals aroma of white pepper and figs, with perfectly integrated blueberry notes. Ageing in oak barrels from the Tonnellerie des Domaines in Pauillac adds subtle notes of nutmeg to the wine. This vintage shows an exceptional complexity. The fruit is bright and luminous, supported by well integrated oak and a refreshing acidity. The tannins are soft and silky and contribute to the wine’s persistence. This wine will reveal its complexity with further bottle ageing. Serve at 15-17°C.