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 season started out a little late. We had few nights of frost during spring, which didn’t damage the buds. Spring was mostly characterized by wet and cold conditions, which led to delayed growth. Overall, the flowering went well. During the summer, especially in January and February, temperatures were uncommonly low without the usual heatwaves that characterize the Mendoza climate. The ripening period was marked by rainfalls: intermittent showers alternating with sunny days. These conditions required the winegrowers to monitor the development of mildew or botrytis, to anticipate the decision to harvest.
Varietals
Malbec : 79%
Cabernet sauvignon : 21%
Cabernet sauvignon : 21%
Tasting
The robe is deep red in colour with purple hints.
The nose is complex with notes of red fruits, figs and blueberries, with hints of finely roasted coffee. Spices and dried fruit are also perceived evoking the barrel ageing.
On the palate the wine is dense and complex with fine tannins and refreshing acidity, showing good balance. The persistent finesse of the tannins confers a good length and a pleasant, smooth mouthfeel.
The nose is complex with notes of red fruits, figs and blueberries, with hints of finely roasted coffee. Spices and dried fruit are also perceived evoking the barrel ageing.
On the palate the wine is dense and complex with fine tannins and refreshing acidity, showing good balance. The persistent finesse of the tannins confers a good length and a pleasant, smooth mouthfeel.