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Caro (Catena and Rothschild) Caro vs Kaiken Ultra Malbec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Caro (Catena and Rothschild) Caro
Mendoza, Argentina · Cabernet Sauvignon · Malbec
€53
The steal
Dead ringer
Kaiken Ultra Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€17 save €36

Tale of the taste

Caro (Catena and Rothschild) Caro Kaiken Ultra Malbec
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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