Bodegas Caro, Caro other_regions_italy This bottle

This bottle

it bursts with flavor layers framed by wonderfully ripe

I also tasted Conterno’s first wines from his newly-acquired vineyard in Cerretta

From a parcel planted in 1964 and vinified entirely in oak

I very much like the depth and while not quite as structured as the Clos de Vougeot this will require an extended snooze in a cool cellar to realize its full

Bodegas Caro, Caro other_regions_italy This bottleThe 2009 Caro Blend is made up of 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 18 months in 80% new French oak. A glass coating opaque purple color, it is a serious wine with a Bordeaux like personality. Captivating aromas of sandalwood, exotic spices, violets, leather, and assorted black fruits titillate the nose while pointing to a full bodied, plush, layered wine that manages to stay light on its feet despite its size. It is the best Caro that I