Kaiken Ultra Malbec: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Kaiken Ultra Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Malbec, in Argentina, by Kaiken. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice and pairs well with Grilled steak, short ribs and lamb.
Michael's take
“Concentrated blackberry, crushed graphite, serious Uco altitude value.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Malbec
- Country
- Argentina
- Producer
- Kaiken
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Kaiken Ultra Malbec
- Grilled steak
- short ribs
- lamb
- aged cheddar
When to open it
- Steak night
- dinner party
- gift bottle
Where to buy Kaiken Ultra Malbec
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does Kaiken Ultra Malbec taste like?
Kaiken Ultra Malbec is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Black plum, blackberry jam, mocha, vanilla, spice. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Concentrated blackberry, crushed graphite, serious Uco altitude value.
What food goes with Kaiken Ultra Malbec?
Michael pairs Kaiken Ultra Malbec with Grilled steak, short ribs, lamb and aged cheddar. It works best for Steak night, dinner party and gift bottle.
How much does Kaiken Ultra Malbec cost?
Kaiken Ultra Malbec falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Malbec Michael has poured
- Achaval Ferrer Malbec Mendoza$$ · $15–25
- Agua de Piedra Seleccion Malbec$ · under $15
- Alamos Malbec$ · under $15
- Altaland Malbec Mendoza By Catena Family Wines$$ · $15–25
- Altos las Hormigas Clasico Malbec$ · under $15
- Antigal Uno Malbec$$ · $15–25
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