2023 Kaiken Ultra Chardonnay

The grapes used for the Kaiken Ultra Chardonnay come from two different areas: 90% come from Altamira, which offers freshness and minerality, and 10% from Vistalba, which provides creaminess and volume on the palate.

The grapes used in Kaiken Ultra Chardonnay were harvested by hand and transported in 10 kg containers to prevent damage and preserve their quality. The grapes are then hand-selected in the winery, removing any elements that could be detrimental to the final quality. 65% of the juice was fermented in small tanks, allowing this process to take place under optimal conditions while preserving the characteristics and quality that the vineyard imparts to the grapes. The remainder of the juice was fermented in new French oak barrels, where it remained for a further 12 months. Fermentation lasted between 20 and 30 days and was carried out at 10°-13°C.

Kaiken Ultra Chardonnay displays a golden color with greenish hues on the rim. On the nose, the Ultra Chardonnay also reveals aromas of fruit like pineapple, white peach, and banana, along with notes of citrus, interwoven with subtle and elegant aromas released by oak aging. On the palate, this wine proves complex, fresh, and vibrant, with balanced and refreshing natural acidity leading to a lingering finish.

Kaiken Winery

The Caiquén is a wild goose from Patagonia that flies over the Andes between Argentina and Chile. Undertaking this cross-border flight presents a significant challenge for the Caiquén. Like the Caiquén, Aurelio Montes, founder of the Chilean winery Bodega Montes, made several journeys through the Andes until he rediscovered Mendoza in 2000 as a generous land full of beautiful vineyards and hardworking people. In 2001, he realized that Mendoza was the perfect place to make Kaiquén wines, wines that embody everything a great wine should be. Read more under the heading "Winery."