Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec 2017
Kaiken Terroir Series wines are the product of our search for innovative terroirs in Mendoza, Argentina, from which our winemaker Aurelio Montes Jr. sources and selects the best grapes to craft appealing and distinctive wines. This wine is a blend of Ma/bee, Bonarda and Petit Verdot, aged for ten months in French oak. The Ma/bee gives hints of violet on the nose, together with a delightful soft texture on the palate. Bonarda brings floral character, and the small amount of Petit Verdot adds firmness and body.
VINTAGE: 2017
VARIETALS: : 80% Malbec, 15% Bonarda, 5% Petit Verdot
APPELLATION: Vista Flores- Mendoza, Argentina
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
TASTING NOTES:
Our Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec is an elegant yet youthful wine, perfect for enjoying with a range of dishes, especially red meats. In the glass, the wine is an intense, bright red color with violet hues, while the nose displays pronounced notes of plum and touches of spice and thyme. On the palate, there’s the silky texture of Malbec, backed up by the structure and freshness of the Petit Verdot; the finish reveals interesting fresh fruits, which are the Bonarda’s main contribution.
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Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec 2017
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