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
Climatic conditions were rather cool on 2010. The vineyards were not disturbed by any major meteorological incidents. The season began with a cool frost-free spring that allowed good flowering. The summer was hot and stable, with the result that the grapes changed colour and began to ripen around the usual dates.
From the start of ripening to the harvest, temperatures were cool and stable and the climate was generally dry. These conditions were ideal for the ripening of the Cabernet Sauvignon and preserved the characteristics of the Malbec (aromas of dried fruit, floral notes and an intense purple colour).
Winemaking
Length of ageing in oak barrels: 18 months, including 60% in new barrels.
Grapes
Tasting
Intense, deep red colour with fine hints of purple.
The nose offers pleasant aromas of red and dark fruit, with redcurrants, blaccurrant, with an after taste of mint and cedar. The bouquet fills out with notes of vanilla, spices and mocha, characteristic of French oak.
This is a dense, complex wine, with good tannic structure, good length and full mid palate.
The lingering finesse of the tannins gives the wine good length and a pleasant, soft mouth feel.
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