Kaiken Aventura Valle de Canota Malbec 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaiken
Label Name:
 
Aventura Valle de Canota Malbec
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Valle de Canota, Las Heras, Mendoza (pre-Andes)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Silver — IWC 2023; Silver — Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2023. James Suckling tasting note: 'ripe, concentrated but fresh with blackberries, graphite, violets and a hint of tar. '

Tasting Note
Intense red‑purple; aromas of fresh strawberry, blackberry, violets, graphite and subtle herbal (jarilla). Velvety, fine‑grained tannins, creamy texture, fresh acidity and a firm, long fruity finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled steak, roasted lamb, beef empanadas, braised short ribs, aged cheeses; Korean BBQ, char siu, Sichuan spicy beef, miso‑glazed aubergine, mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested; destemmed; cold pre‑fermentation maceration; fermented in concrete at controlled temperatures with selected/indigenous yeasts; extended post‑fermentation maceration; aged 12 months in concrete tanks and ~6 months in bottle.

Vineyard Info
Kaiken (founded by Aurelio Montes c.2001/2002) owns high‑altitude vineyards across Mendoza including Valle de Canota (≈1,150 m). Focus on terroir‑driven Malbec with sustainable/biodynamic practices; winery based in Vistalba, Mendoza.