Bodegas Caro is a collaboration between France and Argentina’s famous wine families, the Barons de Rothschild (of Chateau Lafite) and the Catenas. The idea was to make a structured and complex, Bordeaux-style red from Mendoza’s unique high-altitude climate and stony soils. The connection isn’t arbitrary: Malbec was brought to Argentina from France by European immigrants in the 1800s, excelling to become the country’s star variety.
The 2020 flagship red from Bodegas Caro, a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, combines the New World’s approachability and generous, sunny fruit character with the refreshing undercurrent and dry finish of Europe. It also happens to be drinking great right now, and delivers a class-act experience at an unheard of discount! Nearly 40% discount! Buy while supply lasts!
Caro’s fruit comes from the foot of the Andes peaks, at an altitude between 3300 and 4400 feet in the Uco Valley! Here, viticulture is unique, with intense sunlight, dramatic cooling at night, and soils made of broken-down mountain slopes. As a result, Bodegas Caro’s compelling creation combines Argentina’s rich fruit profile, firmness of structure, and deep minerality with Bordeaux’s know-how for aging in fine French oak and blending varieties for balance. Try it with grilled steaks, lamb roast, beef and vegetable pies, and stews!
TIM ATKIN, MW 97 POINTS
VINOUS 95 POINTS - "The 2020 Blend Caro is 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from Altamira & Gualtallary in Mendoza... Dark purple in the glass. The nose features cassis and plum notes in a cedar frame, with ash and mint hints. Dry with firm tannins and a juicy flow, the intense mouthfeel and rich palate create a long-lasting, ripe finish. The 2020 is an unusually nuanced wine for a warm vintage." -Joaquin Hidalgo
The 2020 flagship red from Bodegas Caro, a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, combines the New World’s approachability and generous, sunny fruit character with the refreshing undercurrent and dry finish of Europe. It also happens to be drinking great right now, and delivers a class-act experience at an unheard of discount! Nearly 40% discount! Buy while supply lasts!
Caro’s fruit comes from the foot of the Andes peaks, at an altitude between 3300 and 4400 feet in the Uco Valley! Here, viticulture is unique, with intense sunlight, dramatic cooling at night, and soils made of broken-down mountain slopes. As a result, Bodegas Caro’s compelling creation combines Argentina’s rich fruit profile, firmness of structure, and deep minerality with Bordeaux’s know-how for aging in fine French oak and blending varieties for balance. Try it with grilled steaks, lamb roast, beef and vegetable pies, and stews!
TIM ATKIN, MW 97 POINTS
VINOUS 95 POINTS - "The 2020 Blend Caro is 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from Altamira & Gualtallary in Mendoza... Dark purple in the glass. The nose features cassis and plum notes in a cedar frame, with ash and mint hints. Dry with firm tannins and a juicy flow, the intense mouthfeel and rich palate create a long-lasting, ripe finish. The 2020 is an unusually nuanced wine for a warm vintage." -Joaquin Hidalgo
