Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Classico
£13.95
Fresh aromas of red and dark fruit emerge, combined with herbal and spicy notes that make this wine intriguing. Its palate offers a gentle, fresh and juicy mouthfeel with a lingering, pleasant finish. This wine showcases exquisite varietal typicity from its notes of paprika. Vanilla and chocolate hints are also perceived, from aging in oak.
Ideal with pasta with spicy red sauce, or skirt steak with grilled vegetables bruschetta.
40% of this wine was aged in French oak barrels for 6 months, while the remaining 60% was left unoaked to highlight its fruity flavours and aromas and best preserve the soft, silky feel of its tannins.
Estate range is a genuine representation of the varietal typicity, embodying the distinctive features of each one of them.
Bodega Kaiken is a renowned winery located in the Mendoza region of Argentina, famous for producing high-quality wines. The winery was founded in 2002 by Aldo Vacca, who brought his expertise from Italy’s Marchesi di Barolo winery, the name "Kaiken" is an homage to a native bird to the Andes, symbolizing the winery’s connection between Argentine and Italian winemaking traditions.
Situated in the Uco Valley, a high-altitude area that offers ideal conditions for viticulture, Kaiken benefits from cool climates and diverse soils that help produce wines with fresh acidity, complexity, and structure. The winery focuses on sustainable farming practices and works closely with its vineyards to maintain high grape quality. Kaiken has built a strong international presence, with its wines consistently praised for their balance of quality and value, making them popular in markets around the world. With a blend of traditional and innovative techniques, Bodega Kaiken continues to be a leading force in Argentina’s wine industry.