Caro wine is an exquisite collaboration between Barons de Rothschild Lafite and Bodegas CARO. It influences the historical winemaking talent of both France and Argentina and embodies their shared passion for terroir and craftsmanship. This refined blend, primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, offers a sophisticated bouquet with seductive black fruit, vanilla, and spice notes. On the palate, it's powerful and richly flavoured with superb balance and length, promising excellent cellaring potential. This is an exceptional wine that perfectly melds old-world elegance and new-world intensity. A triumph of Franco-Argentinian winemaking excellence.

Tasting Notes

This wine has a dark, intense color, with hints of violet. The nose reveals a complex mix of aromas including raspberry, black pepper, violets, cloves and subtle notes of dark chocolate. On the palate the wine is well-balanced with a refreshing acidity and ripe tannins that contribute to the harmony and smoothness of the palate. This wine will reveal its complexity with further bottle ageing. Serve at 15-17°C.

About the Winery

Nestled in the heart of Argentina's globally acclaimed winemaking region, Mendoza, the Barons de Rothschild Lafite/Catena- Bodegas CARO winery is a beacon of prestige, sophistication, and tantalising tastes. This winery is a remarkable melding of two wine-making dynasties – the famed Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), hailing from Bordeaux, France and the highly esteemed Catena Zapata family from Argentina.

As one of the most illustrious winemaking ventures, the collaboration between these two families, which began in 1999, has yielded an extraordinary collection of wines that harmoniously combine the best of both Argentinean and French viniculture. The Bodegas CARO winery is shaped by a shared desire to produce terroir-driven wines that encapsulate the essence of Mendoza's unique climate and soil, matched with Bordeaux's viticultural expertise.

Over the years, the joint venture's innovative approach has enabled them to create world-class wines that demonstrate finesse, complexity and depth. Their meticulous cultivation practices, from the planting of vineyards at varying altitudes to their rigorous harvesting process, ensure the creation of wines that express both the power of the Argentine sun, and the elegant structure characteristic of Lafite wines.

Set amidst a stunning landscape, the Bodegas CARO winery itself is a masterpiece that seamlessly marries past and present. Retaining its 19th-century charm, the original vineyard buildings have been lovingly preserved whilst incorporating sophisticated modern winemaking equipment from – a testimony to the unity and harmonious fusion of tradition and innovation that threads through every aspect of this partnership.

Visitors to Bodegas CARO winery are welcomed into this living wine-making history. Offering a range of tasting experiences and tours through their atmospheric cellars, they provide an exclusive insight into the alchemical process that transforms humble grapes into bottles of pure liquid gold.

In essence, the marriage between Rothschild and Catena at Bodegas CARO represents an extraordinary fusion of heritage, prestige and passion for those who appreciate the art of fine winemaking - a rare treasure upon the world stage of viticulture.

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