Kaiken Terroir Series Corte Torrontes 2013
Torrontes is considered the most distinctive of all white Argentine wines, showing delicate aromas and flavors.
Our Kaiken Torrontes gives us an attractive golden color with green hues. The wine has a very elegant nose with a medium aromatic intensity, where Muscat, fresh flowers and tropical fruits aromas can be found.
On the mouth it’s a fresh wine with smooth texture and balanced acidity were Muscat aromas lure us again showing us an enticing wine with a very long and pleasant finish.
Wine Notes & Recommendations
- Grape Varieties
- 100% Torrontes
- Appellation
- Salta, Argentina.
- Aging
- Unoaked.
- Yield of Vineyard
- 6 tons per hectare (2.4 tons per acre). Grapes are hand harvested using 15kg bins.
- Cellaring
- While ready to enjoy now, this wine will age well for up to 5 years.
Kaiken Terroir Series Corte Torrontes 2013
Region: Kaiken
WINERY OVERVIEW
Aurelio Montes, founder and winemaker of Chile’s renowned Montes winery, established Kaiken after falling in love with Argentina’s terrior-driven wines. Kaiken are a distinctive breed of geese that crisscross above the Andes across Chile and Argentina. In emulation of its namesake, the Kaiken brand reflects the best of both sides of the Andes. Today, the combination of Chilean winemakers and phenomenal estate locations –Maipu (Cruz de Piedra), Lujan de Cuyo (Ugarteche, Agrelo) and Valle de Uco – produce exceptional Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon.
WINEMAKER PROFILE
Aurelio Montes, Founder & Chief Winemaker
An industry pioneer, Aurelio Montes brings his education, experience and expertise to Argentina with Kaiken. Applying the ingenuity synonymous with the Montes brand, Aurelio Montes and his son Aurelio Jr. have captured the exceptional elements of the terroir, resulting in wines full of character, personality, elegance and expression.
Region: Argentina