Kaiken Clasico Malbec

Wine: Kaiken 'Clasico' Malbec Producer: Kaiken Country: Argentina Region: Mendoza Vintage: 2018 Style: Red Blend: Malbec 100% ABV: 14% Size: 75cl Vegan 

Notes: One of our bestselling wines! This Malbec is deep purple in colour. On the nose there are aromas of red fruits such as plums & blackberries, complemented by notes of chocolate & tobacco. On the palate this wine displays extraordinary balance, freshness & soft tannins making for a smooth, full-bodied Malbec from the Andes mountains.

Producer Info: Kaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile & Argentina. In the same way, legendary Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes crossed the Andes to make wines in Mendoza. Aurelio saw the enormous potential of the region for premium viticulture &, after several exploratory trips, founded the Kaiken winery in 2002. His aim was simple: to make great wines in Mendoza &, in doing so, to show the best of both sides of the Andes. The estate vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza & further south in the Uco Valley, where many premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. The focus is primarily on Malbec & Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that was almost forgotten in the region as Malbec’s popularity continued to soar over the past decade. As a result of Kaiken’s protection, there are now several old vine Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent wines, including the Kaiken vineyard in the Vistalba district of Luján de Cuyo, first planted in 1910.