2018 | Bodegas CARO | Aruma Malbec

Introduction

Red Wine: 2018 | Bodegas CARO | Aruma Malbec

The 2018 CARO Aruma Malbec is a deep red color with hints of violet. Aromas of plum and red fruit. A fresh and elegant palate with remarkable balance between tannins, acidity and alcohol. Long, delicate finish.

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Producer: Bodegas CARO

Ratings: WE | 90 JS | 93

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Malbec

Country/Region: Argentina, Mendoza

The 2018 CARO Aruma Malbec is a deep red color with hints of violet. Aromas of plum and red fruit. A fresh and elegant palate with remarkable balance between tannins, acidity and alcohol. Long, delicate finish.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: Floral aromas of violets and rose petals blend with berry fruits and mild grassy notes in this Malbec. Its soft in feel, with flavors of blueberry, blackberry and cassis that lead to a smooth finish.

• James Suckling: The smoke, black-tea and dark-berry aromas and flavors are really impressive. Hints of coffee. Full body, firm yet lightly rounded tannins and a flavorful finish. Hard not to drink now. Pure malbec. No wood.

Producer Information

Bodegas CARO is a winery based in Mendoza, Argentina. It is a joint venture between Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) and the Catena family, the title coming from the first two letters of the Catena (CA) and Rothschild (RO) family names. The enterprise was founded in 1999, and makes a small range of wines that combine Argentina’s key grape variety, Malbec, with Bordeaux’s Cabernet Sauvignon. The CARO vineyards occupy high-altitude terroirs in Lujn de Cuyo, Maip and the Uco Valley. These range from 2600ft (800m) above sea level in Lujn de Cuyo up to 5400ft (1600m) in the Uco Valley. This has proved particularly suitable for Malbec, producing balanced, intense wines. The first vintage of CARO was produced in 2000, shortly followed by the Amancaya cuve in 2003 which focuses primarily on Malbec. In 2010, CARO added a varietal Malbec, Aruma, to the portfolio. CARO opened its winery in central Mendoza in 2003. The grapes are harvested manually and vinified traditionally, and maceration times differ depending on the grape and vintage. Each vintage is then aged in oak barrels that are sourced largely from the Rothschild’s cooperage in Bordeaux. During this aging process, the wines are stored in the winery’s renovated wine cellars, which date back to between 1884 and 1895.