Kaiken Terroir Malbec

The wine is dry, spicy, and round, with a freshness that carries the fullness. This is due to the blend: Malbec sets the tone, while Petit Verdot and Bonarda complement it. A single-varietal Malbec often appears denser and darker. Here, the cuvée provides more pull on the palate.

At 14% vol, it has body without becoming heavy. Part of the wine matures in French oak barrels. This gives the drinking experience structure without the wood masking the fruit. This style is typical for Mendoza: powerful in structure, but built on balance.

It pairs well with steak, beef, and lamb because its structure and soft tannin absorb the fat and roasted aromas. The same applies to game and goose: the freshness remains noticeable even with hearty, somewhat fatty meat. Serve it at 16–18 °C.

From the grill, chorizo and grilled items go well with it. The spicy fruit of the Malbec picks up the spices without overpowering them. With tapas and Manchego, the acidity keeps the spicy, salty cheese in balance. It also keeps up with Asian dishes with strong, hearty aromas because it is dry and brings fullness.

The occasions are obvious: the barbecue party in summer, the tapas evening with friends, the game dish in autumn, or the Sunday roast in winter. Many customers appreciate it as an aromatic, balanced wine with a good price-performance ratio.

All three alternatives are dry red wines from Mendoza, but they differ in grape variety or producer.

• Domaine Bousquet Malbec Reserve is also a Malbec from Mendoza, but from a different producer. Choose it if you want to try the same grape variety from another house.
• Kaiken Terroir Series Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the same producer but relies on Cabernet Sauvignon. It is the better choice if you like the Kaiken line and are looking for a different grape variety.
• Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve combines a different producer with Cabernet Sauvignon. It is suitable for anyone who wants to discover both anew.