KaikenObertura Uco Valley Cabernet Franc 2018

Product code: 17578
£26.95 inc VAT
£161.70 / case of 6
Argentina
Red Wine from
Mendoza, Argentina
Country
Country: Argentina
Region
Region: Mendoza
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Uco Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Kaiken
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Aurelio Montes Baseden
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
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Country
Country: Argentina
Region
Region: Mendoza
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Uco Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Kaiken
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Aurelio Montes Baseden
Grape
Grape: Cabernet Franc
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc

Product Notes

Kaiken Obertura Uco Valley Cabernet Franc is an exquisite Argentinean wine, growing popularity amongst wine aficionados. Heralding from the high elevations of the Uco Valley, it boasts an intoxicatingly rich flavour. Expect notes of ripe berries, herbs and hints of bell pepper, crafted into an elegant blend. This medium-bodied red is defined by its smooth texture and expressive dark fruit palate, perfectly underpinned by soft tannins. The wine's finish is satisfyingly long and well-balanced, making every sip a unique experience, providing a lavish pairing for hearty meats. Matured in French oak barrels, each bottle encapsulates tradition and sophistication.

Tasting Notes

This Cabernet Franc is intense ruby red in colour with elegant purple shades. The nose is complex, with aromas of ripe redcurrants, fresh plums and red pepper combined with spicy notes of black pepper, wild thyme and a hint of menthol. On the palate, it has beautiful fruit concentration balanced by fresh acidity and minerality, reflecting the high-altitude location of the vineyards. The long, elegant finish displays red fruit and spicy notes.

About the Winery

Kaiken

Established in the breathtaking Mendoza region of Argentina, Kaiken Winery is renowned for producing world-class wines. With an awe-inspiring backdrop of the magnificent Andes Mountains, this charming winery is a captivating blend of natural beauty, tradition and high-end wine production.

The winery, owned by the legendary Chilean viticulturist Aurelio Montes, is named 'Kaiken' which, in the indigenous Mapuche language, symbolises a wild goose that makes the journey between Chile and Argentina. This symbolism reflects the winery's founder's journey to make wines across both countries.

The Kaiken estate spans over a hundred hectares and is graced with vineyards lying at altitudes between 800 and 1500 metres. The grapes harvested from these premium vineyards are some of the best in Argentina, ensuring each Kaiken bottle encompasses the true character and essence of its terroir.

This extraordinary winery successfully merges time-honored techniques with innovative methods to craft exquisite wines. Here, the traditional is beautifully entwined with the sophisticated. From hand-picking grapes to utilising gravity-flow winemaking systems, every aspect of the process at Kaiken is meticulously managed to guarantee superior wine quality.

The key varieties produced by Kaiken Winery include Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. The wines are intense and memorable, featuring a captivating balance of fruit, spice, and complexity, Alluring on the nose and seamless on the palate, they are a testament to the mastery and finesse of Argentine winemaking.

Visitors to Kaiken Winery are treated to not only the magical sips of its fine wines; the estate also offers enlightening wine tours and tastings, culminating in a sensory journey into Argentinian culture and tradition,

In conclusion, Kaiken Winery is truly a jewel of South American viticulture, it offers a unique interplay of tradition, innovation, and environmental consciousness, all beautifully encapsulated in a glass of their fine wine.

http://kaikenwines.com

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