Kaiken Clasico Chardonnay 2022
Kaiken Clasico Chardonnay
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Vintage: 2022
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Chardonnay
ABV: 13.5%
Golden in colour with green hues. On the nose there are notes of green apple, pear and nuances of tropical fruit. It is soft on the palate with balanced acidity and a bright, refreshing finish.
The grapes come from vineyards in the Agrelo zone, 40 kilometres from the city of Mendoza and at an altitude of 950 metres above sea level. These vineyards feature soils composed of silt, clay and sand with stones derived from erosion from the Andes Mountains. The region’s climate is warmer than that of the Uco Valley and has excellent diurnal range, which allows Kaiken to obtain grapes with expressive fruit aromas and flavours.
Kaikenes are wild geese, native to Patagonia, that fly across the Andes between Chile and Argentina. In the same way, legendary Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes crossed the Andes to make wines in Mendoza. Aurelio saw the enormous potential of the region for premium viticulture and, after several exploratory trips, founded the Kaiken winery in 2002. His aim was simple: to make great wines in Mendoza and, in doing so, to show the best of both sides of the Andes.
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