Kaiken Ultra Malbec
A vibrant Red wine offering bold black fruit, violet aromas, and a silky palate with spicy, liquorice notes
Kaiken Ultra Malbec from Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina is a captivating Red (still) wine, dry and crafted entirely from Malbec grapes. This exquisite wine undergoes fermentation in concrete tanks, followed by 12 months of maturation in French oak barrels, lending complexity and structure. It reveals bold aromas of blackberries, violets, and delicate white flowers, with hints of white pepper, clove, and vanilla. The palate is soft and silky, offering prominent flavours of blackberries, raspberries, and spice, culminating in a long finish with lingering liquorice notes. A versatile choice, it pairs beautifully with beef, lamb, or game dishes. This wine is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
75.0CL , 14.5% ABV , Vintage: 2022
Vinification
The grapes were hand harvested in April. At the winery, a meticulous hand selection process ensured only the best clusters were used. The grapes underwent a seven day pre-fermentation maceration at a cool 10°C in concrete tanks. Fermentation followed for seven days at a controlled temperature of 26°C with selected natural yeasts. Post-fermentation, the wine was left on the skins for 20 days to extract tannins and flavours. Natural malolactic fermentation took place in concrete tanks. The wine was then matured in French oak barrels, one-third new, one-third second use, and one-third third use, for 12 months. The wine was then aged in bottle for an additional 6 months before release.
Flavour profile
This Malbec offers a captivating bouquet of bold black fruit, violets, and delicate white flowers, complemented by hints of white pepper, clove, and vanilla from oak ageing. On the palate, it presents a soft, silky texture with prominent flavours of blackberries, raspberries, and spice, leading to a long finish with lingering liquorice notes.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C. Decant for 30 minutes to allow its complex aromas to unfold.