Kaiken by Montes Mai Malbec 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaiken by  Montes
Label Name:
 
Mai Malbec
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo (Mendoza)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: James Suckling ~98, Vinous ~93, Wine Spectator ~93 ; other critics/retailers report high scores and strong aging potential

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and red fruits (blackberry, plum, cherry) with spice, tobacco, vanilla and dark chocolate. Medium–full-bodied, fine linear tannins, balanced acidity and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, lamp chops, roasted beef, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), spicy Sichuan beef, char siu, teriyaki beef or yakitori (dark meat).

Production Method
Hand‑harvested from centennial vines; cold pre‑fermentation maceration, fermented in concrete with selected/natural yeasts, 18 months in new and second‑use French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Kaiken by Montes (founded by Aurelio Montes) sources Mai from ~100–125‑year‑old vines in Vistalba; Mai is the estate’s flagship Malbec expressing that terroir.