Kaiken Estate Malbec

The highly successful Kaiken Estate winery is located on the eastern slopes of the Andes. It was founded in 2002 by Chilean Aurelio Montes and has since become an integral part of the wine world. The name Kaiken comes from the caiquen, a wild goose that crosses the Andes from Chile to Argentina. Montes often made the same flight, and because he regularly saw the geese flying back and forth, the name for the winery was quickly born.

The vinification process of Kaiken Estate Malbec

The vineyards for this Malbec are located 40 kilometers south of Mendoza, at an altitude of 950 meters above sea level. The climate is windy and semi-arid. Cold winters alternate with warm summers. The temperature differences between day and night can be significant, but they are very beneficial for the ripening process. The loamy soil produces fruity grapes with soft tannins. The grapes are harvested entirely by hand and transported in 300-kilo boxes. At the winery, the grapes are hand-selected and then gently pressed. Fermentation then takes place in small tanks, aimed at preserving the characteristics the vineyard gives the grapes. Alcoholic fermentation then follows with a 20-day maceration. Forty percent of the wine is aged for six months in French oak barrels, while the rest is left unaged. This preserves the fruit flavors and aromas and allows the soft tannins to be preserved.

Enjoy the juicy Malbec from Kaiken Estate

The Malbec is a ruby ​​red in the glass. It's a youthful wine, which also gives it violet highlights. The aroma is rich in ripe fruit, such as blackberries and plums. Thanks to the oak aging, chocolate notes are added. A soft mouthfeel with a juicy and pleasant attack. The fruit also comes through slightly on the palate, continuing into a pleasant finish.