Bodegas Caro Le Petit Caro 2022 75cl

Bodegas Caro Le Petit Caro

This expressive red blend unites Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc from Argentina's high-altitude Mendoza region. Born from a landmark 1999 partnership between Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite and the Catena family, the estate merges Bordeaux blending mastery with Argentine mountain terroir.

Tasting Profile:

• Appearance: Deep ruby red in colour.
• Nose: Opens with complex aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet figs, and dark blackcurrant.
• Palate: On the palate, generous dark berry flavours feel well-rounded and balanced, supported by plush, soft tannins.
• Finish: A persistent, savoury finish carries lingering notes of ripe black fruit and gentle spice across the palate.

Occasion & Buyer Profile

Food Pairing Suggestions

Here are a few serving suggestions and pairing ideas to help you get the most from this red wine, whether you’re enjoying it with food or simply savouring it on its own.

Chargrilled ribeye steak with chimichurri and sea salt makes a natural match because the wine's soft tannins bind smoothly to the marbled beef fat while ripe blackcurrant fruit mirrors the smoky char. Vibrant red fruit notes lift the fresh herbs in the sauce. Decant for one hour before pouring.

Smoky portobello mushroom and black bean burgers with melted provolone offer a hearty vegetarian pairing where earthy umami meets sweet fig and dark berry flavours. The wine's rounded palate handles the richness of the cheese without overwhelming the mushrooms.

• Beef
• Lamb
• Game

Why We Love This Red Wine

All of our wines are hand picked and tried by us in our tasting room.

Our Review:

Tasting Team Member: Alfie,

Country: Argentina

Region: Mendoza

Grape Variety: Blend

Brand: Bodegas Caro

Wine Type: Red Wine

Wine Style: Medium-Bodied

Wine Sweetness: Dry

Vintage: 2022

Size: 75cl

ABV: 14.5%

Dietary:

Bodegas Caro Le Petit Caro supplied by Cotswold Port Co.

Meet The Wine Producer Behind The Bottle

A brief look at the producer’s heritage and winemaking approach.

Bodegas Caro

Bodegas CARO was established in 1999 through a partnership between two renowned wine families: Argentina's Catena family and France's Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). The project brought together the Catena family's expertise in high-altitude vineyards and Malbec with Lafite's generations of experience in Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux winemaking and blending. The name CARO combines the first syllables of Catena and Rothschild, reflecting the collaboration between the two wine traditions. The first vintage was produced in 2000, followed by Amancaya in 2003 and Aruma in 2010. Petit CARO later joined the portfolio, extending the range of wines inspired by the meeting of Argentina and Bordeaux.

Based in Mendoza, at the foothills of the Andes, the winery sources grapes from carefully selected vineyards in Lujan de Cuyo and the Uco Valley. Sites include Las Compuertas, Agrelo, Altamira, San Pablo, Gualtallary and San Jose, at elevations ranging from approximately 850 to 1,600 metres. These high-altitude conditions, with intense sunshine, cool nights and varied alluvial and limestone-rich soils, encourage slow ripening and help retain freshness and acidity. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon form the foundation of the range, with fruit selected according to vineyard character and the style of each wine.

Since 2003, production has taken place in a restored historic winery dating from 1884, where modern winemaking facilities sit alongside traditional underground cellars. CARO receives 18 months of French oak ageing, while Petit CARO matures for 12 months. Amancaya combines French oak and cement ageing, and Aruma is matured in vats to preserve its pure Malbec fruit. Sustainability is an important part of the estate's development, with organic vineyard certification and ongoing work to protect biodiversity and reduce resource consumption.

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