KaikenUltra Mendoza Merlot 2020

Product code: 17275
£16.45 inc VAT
£197.40 / case of 12
Argentina
Red Wine from
Mendoza, Argentina
Country
Country: Argentina
Region
Region: Mendoza
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Luján de Cuyo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Kaiken
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Gustavo Hörmann
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: Argentina
Region
Region: Mendoza
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Luján de Cuyo
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Kaiken
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Gustavo Hörmann
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Kaiken Ultra Mendoza Merlot is a sublime, luxurious wine hailing from Argentina's esteemed Mendoza region. Boasting a rich, ruby red hue, this exquisite merlot is a harmonious blend of ripe plums, spicy notes, and velvety chocolate, perfectly balanced with hints of vanilla from its ageing in French oak barrels. Its smooth, lingering finish and robust tannins beautifully showcases the region's sun-drenched terroir. Highly regarded by wine connoisseurs, this opulent, full-bodied wine is delightfully complex, sure to enthral with every sip. Served best with red meats or aged cheeses, Kaiken Ultra Mendoza Merlot brings an intoxicating, elegant presence to any table.

Tasting Notes

Intense and brilliant ruby red in colour, this Merlot delights with pronounced aromas of cassis and red berry jam, accompanied by some spicy notes. Well-structured with grippy tannins, the finish is long and invites a second glass.

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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