Kaiken Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
This wine has an intense ruby red color with violet hues. On the nose, it features great
complexity where the Cabernet spiciness blends perfectly with mature fruit, allowing plum
and cherry aromas to stand out. Its oak aging contributes by adding complexity and
sophistication to the wine.
On the mouth, it’s a very powerful wine, with subtle tannins. To achieve this, grapes were
picked at their optimal maturity level before undergoing a soft vinification process.
A Cabernet Sauvignon with a long finish, where fruit flavors dominate and blend perfectly
with the sweet notes provided by its oak aging.
Wine Notes & Recommendations
- Grape Varieties
- 93% Cabernet Sauvignon
7% Malbec - Appellation
- Mendoza, Argentina.
- Aging
- 60% American oak aging for 8 months
40% unexposed to wood - Yield of Vineyard
- 9 tons per hectare (3.6 tons per acre). The grapes for this Cabernet Sauvignon are grown in the Perdriel and Lunlunta vineyards; the highest quality locations of Mendoza, hand harvested using 15kg bins. Grapes are manually selected before entering the winemaking process.
- Cellaring
- Up to 5 years.
- Serving
- 16° – 18° C.
61° – 65° F. - Decanting
- Recommended 15 minutes decanting before drinking.
- Food Pairing
- Recommended to accompany strong flavored foods like lamb, beef and pork meats.
Kaiken Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
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