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Kaiken Obertura Cabernet Franc 2017, Argentina

RM231.20

Kaiken Obertura Cabernet Franc 2017, Argentina (with gift box)

JAMES SUCKLING’s TOP 100 WINES OF ARGENTINA 2020

Size: 750ml

Grape Variety:

100% Cabernet Franc

Tasting Notes:

Sight: Intense red colour with ruby tones.

Nose: Complex aromas, with notes of fresh plum, red pepper, and wild thyme.

Palate: Firm tannins with good freshness and acidity

Food Pairing:

Types of food preparations: Grilled; smoked; stewed; aromatically spiced. Types of food: Carpaccio; roast beef; lamb; stuffed pastas; intensely flavoured cheeses.

Serving temperature: 15º–16ºC (59º–61°F). Decanting is not necessary. Cellaring: Store in a cool, dry place and away from sources of light.

Critic Reviews

94 Points: JamesSuckling.com – Dec 2020 | KAIKEN CABERNET FRANC MENDOZA OBERTURA 2017 | JAMES SUCKLING’s TOP 100 WINES OF ARGENTINA 2020

Solid and savory with currant, herb and walnut character. Medium-to full-bodied and soft with medium tannins. Hazelnut and chocolate to the fruit in the aftertaste, as well as red currants and chili. Drink or hold.

95 Points: Gold Medal at Decanter World Wine Awards

94 Points: Tim Atkin – Best of Argentina, Master of Wine 2020 Report | Kaiken Obertura 2017

Vivino.com Community Reviews

QUANTITY DISCOUNT

Quantity Unit Price % Discount
1 - 5 RM231.20 -
6 - 11 RM219.64 5%
12+ RM212.70 8%

*Discount % rule is applied on total combined quantity of all Montes Classic Series, Kaiken Estate series, Kaiken Terroir series, Kaiken Ultra Malbec, Kaiken Disobedience and Kaiken Obertura wines in total cart. This means you can pick any quantity from abovementioned series  to enjoy the bulk quantity discount. If you mix, you can see the discount applied in the cart.

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Description

Tim Atkin MW 2020 Report - 94 Point - Best of Argentina - Kaiken Obertura Cabernet Franc

Inspired by Argentina’s sensuality and passion

Kaiken Obertura was inspired by the passion and sensuality of Argentina. It’s the same passion that led us to explore and innovate, that motivated us to be bold and to create this pure Cabernet Franc from brush-trained vines. It stands out as a lively, vibrant wine with lots of character.

Kaiken Obertura

WINE ATTRIBUTES

Intente, ruby-red colour, with glimpses of subtle, elegant violet. The very complex nose shows notes of ripe redcurrant, fresh plum, and red pepper, together with spicy notes of black pepper and clove. The concentration and structure are very balanced. On the palate freshness and bright acidity prevail, accompanied by a sensation of minerality that characterizes the grapes grown at high-altitudes and on rocky soils. The finish is long and elegant.

Kaiken Obertura vineyard

Vineyards

Los Chacayes, Uco Valley.- Location and altitude: 100 km to the south of Mendoza, at 1,250 metres (4,101 feet) above sea level.- Climate: 250–350 mm annual precipitation. Temperate climate; severe winters and warm summers, with cool nights. Diurnal temperature range is about 15º–20ºC (27º–36ºF) during the ripening period.- Soil: Rocky, mixed with coarse sand and some lime. Low fertility. Permeable.- Style of wine: Intense colour. Deep spice and mineral notes. Pronounced tannins.

Winemaking

Hand harvested into 15 kg boxes in April. Manual selection of bunches at the winery. Pre-fermentation maceration for 7 days at 10ºC (50ºF). Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7 days at 26ºC (79ºF) in concrete tanks using

Harvest 2017

The summer and autumn were rather dry, which meant a healthy harvest. Yields were lower than normal, which together with average temperatures just below historical highs, resulted in earlier ripening. The 2017 wines generally are concentrated, with a fresh style, good acidity, and excellent fruit and floral expression.

Alcohol: 14.5%
Total acidity (H2SO4): 4.1 g/L
Residual sugar: 1.9 g/L pH: 3.6
Free SO2: 28 ppm

Source: https://www.kaikenwines.com/vinos/obertura

Additional information

Weight 1.85 kg
Wine Body

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