COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Malbec, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Kaiken
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kaiken Indómito Malbec 2021 is a red wine from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Kaiken Wines. It is a blend of 92% Malbec and 8% Cabernet Franc, sourced from the high-altitude Uco Valley, specifically Altamira, at 1,200 meters. The region's climate, characterized by a wide diurnal temperature range, and its lime-based soils contribute to the wine's development. Founded by renowned winemaker Aurelio Montes, Kaiken Wines aims to express Mendoza's terroir with a focus on premium quality and environmental care. The 2021 vintage experienced cooler weather, allowing for concentrated fruit and balanced acidity.
ALCOHOL
14.6%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Kaiken means 'wild goose' in the indigenous Mapuche language.
Fact 02
The Uco Valley vineyard sits at 3,937 feet above sea level.
Fact 03
Wild yeasts were used for fermentation, adding natural complexity.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kaiken Indómito Malbec 2021 begins with a 4-day pre-fermentation maceration in stainless steel at 10°C. Fermentation occurs in concrete vats for 7 days at 27°C, utilizing wild yeasts. A post-fermentation maceration follows for 20 days, and spontaneous malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete vats. The wine is then aged for 8 months in second-use French oak barrels, followed by 4 months of bottle aging before release. The grapes are manually harvested from vineyards located at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the Uco Valley.
