Cheaper alternatives to Caro (Catena and Rothschild) Caro

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Caro (Catena and Rothschild) Caro

Mendoza, Argentina · Cabernet Sauvignon · Malbec

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€53

The steal

Dead ringer

Escorihuela Gascón 1884 Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec

Shared Malbec in the blend. Same Mendoza postcode. Vanilla oak on both. About 34% of the price.

€18 save €35

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Dead ringer
  Kaiken Ultra Malbec

  Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec

  Shared Malbec in the blend
  €17

  save €36
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• Dead ringer
  Dieter Meier Puro Corte

  Mendoza, Argentina · Red blend

  Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend
  €18

  save €35
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