Bodegas Caro, Caro other_regions_italy Surprisingly open and expressive for

Surprisingly open and expressive for a young Brunello

Held up beautifully with aeration

This is potentially a monument in the making if it can continue to add depth as it ages and the potential to do so certainly appears to be present

plenty of black fruit laced with tar and black pepper

Bodegas Caro, Caro other_regions_italy Surprisingly open and expressive forThe 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