COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Kaiken
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kaiken Indómito Cabernet Franc 2020 is a single-varietal wine from the Agrelo sub-region of Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The 'Indómito' line embodies Kaiken's philosophy of encouraging exploration and new experiences. Founded by Aurelio Montes, Kaiken Wines aims to capture the essence of Mendoza's diverse terroirs. The 2020 vintage was influenced by a warm, dry season, resulting in concentrated grape characteristics. This bottling stands out as a rare expression of Cabernet Franc from this high-altitude region.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Indómito means 'untamed' or 'wild' in Spanish, reflecting the wine's spirit.
Fact 02
This wine is a rare single-varietal expression of Cabernet Franc from Mendoza.
Fact 03
The 2020 harvest was warm and dry, leading to concentrated fruit.
Fact 04
Agrelo's high elevation is key to the wine's balance.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kaiken Indómito Cabernet Franc 2020 is produced from hand-harvested grapes selected manually at the winery. Fermentation takes place in concrete tanks at 27°C using selected and native yeasts. The wine undergoes pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days and post-fermentation maceration for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in concrete tanks. Aging consists of 10 months, with 80% of the wine in concrete tanks and 20% in second-use French oak barrels, followed by 4 months of bottle aging before release.
