Kaiken by Montes Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Kaiken by  Montes
Label Name:
 
Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Argentina
Region:
 
Mendoza (Vistalba, Luján de Cuyo)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 (2023); Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo) 92 (2023); Tim Atkin 92 (noted for similar vintages)

Tasting Note
Deep garnet with violet highlights. Ripe blackcurrant and blackberry, black pepper, cedar, cigar box and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, concentrated, refined tannins and balanced acidity with a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs; Western-style BBQ, aged cheeses. Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu or Sichuan beef, teriyaki dishes, yakitori (chicken skewers).

Production Method
Grapes from old vines in Vistalba; fermented in temperature-controlled tanks and aged ~12 months in French/American oak (new and used), then rested in bottle before release.

Vineyard Info
Kaiken (by Aurelio Montes) established as Montes’ Argentine project in 2002. Estate in Mendoza with vineyards in Vistalba and Uco Valley; blend of modern winemaking and traditional old-vine fruit.