COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Malbec
PRODUCER
Kaiken Wines
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2020 is a 100% Malbec from Argentina's Mendoza region, specifically the Uco Valley. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Los Chacayes, Altamira, and Gualtallary. Kaiken Winery, founded by Aurelio Montes, focuses on expressing terroir and grape varietal identity, with a commitment to sustainability. The 'Ultra' designation signifies a premium expression of Malbec, blending fruit from distinct vineyard sites to achieve complexity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes grown above 1,200 meters for a cooler climate influence.
Fact 02
Soils are poor, rocky, and rich in calcium carbonate.
Fact 03
Kaiken utilizes organic and biodynamic farming principles.
Fact 04
Named after a migratory Patagonian goose.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2020 begins with a 7-day pre-fermentation maceration in stainless steel at 10°C. Fermentation takes place in concrete vats for 7 days at 26°C, utilizing selected wild yeasts. A post-fermentation maceration of 20 days follows. Malolactic fermentation is spontaneous and occurs in concrete vats. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new, 1/3 second-use, 1/3 third-use), followed by 6 months of bottle aging before release.
