Kaiken By Montes Nude Rose 2023

Category:
 
Rose Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Rose Wines
Producer:
 
Kaiken By Montes
Label Name:
 
Nude Rose
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Valle de Canota, Mendoza (pre-Andes).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
90% Grenache, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 90 (2023). Falstaff 91 (2024 tasting). Vivino avg ~4. 1/5

Tasting Note
Pale salmon rosé with intense red-fruit aromas (raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate), Mediterranean herb hints, fresh acidity, medium body, creamy texture and a long, delicious finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled shrimp, seafood salad, ceviche, goat/brie cheese, light pasta, grilled chicken. Asian: sushi/sashimi, ceviche-style crudos, Thai green papaya salad, Vietnamese spring rolls, lightly spiced Korean banchan.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gentle pressing, cold fermentation in tanks/concrete, no barrel aging; lees contact for texture before filtration and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Kaiken (Montes group); fruit from high-elevation Canota Valley vineyards (~1,150 m). Modern winery based in Vistalba, Mendoza.