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2022 Malbec, Kaiken Ultra Wine Republic - Enoteca and Wine Merchant

2022 Malbec, Kaiken Ultra

Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

“High Altitude, High Definition”

Focused, vibrant and beautifully sculpted, this Malbec opens with pure aromas of black cherry, blueberry and ripe plum, lifted by violet, graphite and a subtle mineral edge. The palate is concentrated yet agile, delivering dense dark fruit framed by fine, chalky tannins and a bright line of acidity that brings energy and precision. There’s depth without heaviness here, finishing long, fresh and quietly powerful.

For when: you want intensity that still feels effortless.
Pairs with: grilled steak, beef empanadas, lamb, or charred vegetables.
If this wine were… a mountain sunrise, crisp air, sharp focus, and quiet drama.

Kaiken was founded by Aurelio Montes, drawing on his Chilean heritage and a deep respect for Argentina’s high-altitude vineyards. The Ultra range sources fruit from selected old-vine parcels in Mendoza, where elevation, alluvial soils and cool nights allow Malbec to ripen slowly while retaining freshness and structure. Careful extraction and measured oak ageing build texture and polish without obscuring site character. The result is a refined, modern Malbec that captures Mendoza’s power with clarity, balance and a real sense of place.

Whats in the bottle
100% Malbec

£18.95 - £18.95
£18.95
£18.95 - £18.95
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Kaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, Montes, the Chilean winery, crossed the Andes to set up in Mendoza. Their vineyards are situated in the heart of Mendoza and further to the south in Valle de Uco, where many of the premium producers are now sourcing their fruit. The focus is primarily on Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has been somewhat forgotten as Malbec has surfed one wave of success after another in the past decade. As a result, there are many old vineyards in Mendoza that produce excellent fruit. Kaiken's own vineyards supply 70% of their production requirements and 30% is from vineyards that they control.

After hand-harvesting, the grapes were carefully sorted at the winery before undergoing a day pre-fermentation maceration at 10°C in concrete tanks. Fermentation with selected indigenous yeasts followed for seven days, before a 20-day extended skin maceration to extract additional tannin and flavour. Malolactic fermentation took place in concrete tanks, before ageing in oak barrels, one-third new, one-third second use, and one-third third use, for 12 months. The wine was then aged in bottle for an additional six months before release.