CARO Aruma Malbec: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

CARO Aruma Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Bodegas CARO (Catena & Lafite). Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa and pairs well with Steak, burgers and BBQ.

Michael's take

“Plush dark plum, crushed violet petals, fresh, unseasoned high-altitude Mendoza purity.”

Tasting profile

Type
Red
Grape
Malbec
Country
Argentina
Producer
Bodegas CARO (Catena & Lafite)
Body
full-bodied
Acidity
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with CARO Aruma Malbec

  • Steak
  • burgers
  • BBQ
  • empanadas
  • hard cheeses

When to open it

  • Steak night
  • BBQ
  • weeknight red
  • crowd-pleaser

Where to buy CARO Aruma Malbec

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Questions people ask

What does CARO Aruma Malbec taste like?

CARO Aruma Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is light. Michael's note: Plush dark plum, crushed violet petals, fresh, unseasoned high-altitude Mendoza purity.

What food goes with CARO Aruma Malbec?

Michael pairs CARO Aruma Malbec with Steak, burgers, BBQ, empanadas and hard cheeses. It works best for Steak night, BBQ, weeknight red and crowd-pleaser.

How much does CARO Aruma Malbec cost?

CARO Aruma Malbec falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.

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