Kaiken – Ultra Malbec
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Argentina
Mendoza
Wine
Red
The Facts
UPCs 2019 (750ml) - 7 15126 55604 0
Origins Argentina > Mendoza > Uco Valley
Appellation Uco Valley
Varietal Malbec
Cepage 100% Malbec
Winemaking Manual harvest during March and April. Manual selection of grapes upon arrival at the winery. Pre-fermentation maceration for 7 days at 10oC (50oF). Fermentation lasted 7 days at 26oC (79oF) in concrete tanks using selected and native yeasts. Post-fermentation maceration lasted 20 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in the concrete tanks. Aging in French oak barrels (1/3 new, 1/3 second use, 1/3 third use) for 12 months, then 6 months in bottle before being released.
Aging 12 months french barrels (new and used) + 6 months bottle
Markets California
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Balanced, thick tannins, concentrated and aging potential.
Aromas Spicy and floral notes, and black fruits such as blueberries and blackberries.
Mouthfeel Superb structure, delicate tannins and a long finish.
Tasting Notes Appearance: Intense and bright red with violet hues. Aroma: Captivating spicy and floral notes. A wine unfolding aromas of black fruits, evoking notes of blueberries and blackberries, characteristic of this variety. Palate:Superb structure, delicate tannins and a long, fresh, complex finish.
Pairings Stews, not overly complex red meats and mature cheeses.
Awards 94pts James Suckling, 91pts Decanter
Sustainability Certified Sustainable, Vegan
The Story
Ultra is the core range from Kaiken. A synonym of elegance and expertise of the winemakers. Wine as a sign of aspiration. 100% meant for grande cuisine.
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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