Kaiken – Disobedience by Francis Mallman Red Blend
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Argentina
Mendoza
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2019 (750ml) - 7 15126 00128 1
Origins Argentina > Mendoza
Appellation Mendoza
Varietal Red Blend
Cepage 60% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
Winemaking Manual harvest in mid-March and early April. Manual cluster selection upon arrival at the winery. Pre-fermentation maceration for 5 days at 10° C (50° F). Fermentation for 10 days at 28° C (80° F) in concrete tanks using selected natural yeasts, followed by natural malolactic fermentation. Thirty percent of the wine was aged in French first-use barrels while the remaining 70% was aged in used barrels for 15 months. Finally, it aged in the bottle for 6 months before its release.
Aging 15 months french barrel (old and new) + 6 months bottle
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Intense yet balanced with a complex fruit expression.
Aromas Red fruits laced with sweet spices and graphite notes, against a gentle backdrop of nuts.
Mouthfeel Sweet with silky tannins, and a long and fruity aftertaste.
Tasting Notes Appearance: Intensely ruby red with subtle purple hues Aroma: Complex, with aromas of red fruits laced with sweet spices and graphite notes, against a gentle backdrop of nuts. Palate: Sweet, with so t and silky tannins that are beautifully perceived, and a long, fruity a tertaste. Notes of dark chocolate on the finish.
Pairings Francis finds more interesting the dissonance than the perfect match between food and wine.
Awards 92pts Wine Enthusiast, 92pts Decanter, 92pts James Suckling, 92pts Tim Atkin, 91pts Vinous
Sustainability Certified Sustainable, Vegan
The Story
An alliance built with Francis Mallmann, a world-class chef. A distinctive blend made together with Aurelio Montes Sr., reinventing itself harvest after harvest. This co-branding strategy allows the brand to access new markets and consumers who may not be familiar with it.
About Kaiken
Brand Story
The Caiquén is a wild goose from Patagonia that flies across The Andes between Argentina and Chile. Like this bird Aurelio Montes rediscovered Mendoza as a generous land filled with superb vines and hardworking people. In 2001 he realized Mendoza was the perfect place to make Kaikén Wines.
Brand Story
The Caiquén is a wild goose from Patagonia that flies across The Andes between Argentina and Chile. Like this bird Aurelio Montes rediscovered Mendoza as a generous land filled with superb vines and hardworking people. In 2001 he realized Mendoza was the perfect place to make Kaikén Wines.
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