Barons de Rothschild Lafite/Catena- Bodegas CARO Caro is a unique blend of French and Argentine cultures that has been perfectly captured in this wine. This red wine is a joint venture between two of the most highly respected wine families in the world - Baron Eric de Rothschild of Lafite Rothschild in Bordeaux, France and Nicolas Catena of Catena Zapata in Mendoza, Argentina. The wine is made from a blend of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which are perfectly suited to thrive in the high-altitude vineyards of the Mendoza region. The result is a rich and complex wine that boasts intense flavors of red berries, black cherry, and hints of chocolate. The wine has a long and silky finish that makes it a perfect match for red meats, rich stews, and other hearty dishes. Overall, Barons de Rothschild Lafite/Catena- Bodegas CARO Caro is a top-quality wine that offers an unparalleled taste experience for those who appreciate the art of winemaking.

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

The partnership between barons de Rothschild Lafite and Catena family started in 1999. It started as an idea which eventually turned into a concrete plan to create a stable wine in an effort to combine the Argentine and French cultures. This was to be done using the signature grapes of the producers. These are cabernet sauvignon and malbec.

For four generations the Catena family has been involved in wine production. The company was able to get great knowledge from the terroirs in Mendoza and a passion for the signature grape malbec. Baron de Rothschild Lafite brought to the table centuries of growing skills, ageing, and vinifying cabernet sauvignon. The company also brought its knowledge in blending all sorts of grape varieties to come up with a much greater wine.

In 1999, selection and exchange work started to create the first vintage. This was achieved in 2000. Because of the early vintages success, another wine was created based on a balance between the Bordeaux style and the Argentinian identity. Pure malbec was chosen to celebrate the Argentine grape variety to start the 2010 vintage.

When domains baron de Rothschild and Catena family joined forces, one of the top things was to pick a terroir that would help enhance an alliance between cabernet sauvignon and malbec. The selected grapes are from bodega Caris’s vineyard. From the vineyards the best has been selected to represent the terroirs of the area. It is a well-known place for cabernet sauvignon and malbec.

The terroirs are located in different places. The first zone is called this because this is where malbec was first planted in the area. The wines made in this area are some of the best. The ranges altitude is 800-950 meters. The average temperature stands at 23 degrees.

The next region is Uco valley Tunuyan. This is a new wine region that is an hour from Mendoza. This area has the most impressive landscape and has glaciers and snow overlooking the vineyards and the river. Caring for the vineyards results in great outcomes.

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