Origin
The grapes come from vineyards in the Agrelo zone, 60 kilometres from the city of Mendoza and at an altitude of 950 metres above sea level. These vineyards feature soils composed of silt, clay and sand with stones at two metres derived from erosion from the Andes Mountains. The region’s climate is warmer than that of the Uco Valley, which allows Kaiken to obtain grapes with more fresh fruit aromas and flavours as well as very ripe, soft tannins.
Producer
Kaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, Montes, the Chilean winery, crossed the Andes to set up in Mendoza. Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza and further to the south in Valle de Uco, where many of the premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. The focus is primarily on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has been somewhat forgotten as Malbec has surfed one wave of success after another in the past decade. As a result, there are many old vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent fruit. Kaiken’s own vineyards supply 70% of their production requirements and 30% is from vineyards that they control.
Grape Variety
100% Malbec
Food Match
Works well with beef, lamb & poultry.
Suitable for vegetarians & vegans.
Alcohol Percentage
14%
Will –
This is a lovely Malbec. It made me immediatley take a picture of the label and send it to family whilst we’re drinking in lockdown and unable to take them a bottle. So lovely that I’m here buying another for the box! Lovely!
ryanbrady1981 –
This is a cracker of a malbec, everything you want from this grape. Fruity, punchy, and a good long finish.