{"id":8658,"date":"2019-08-10T10:57:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-10T14:57:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=winery&#038;p=8658"},"modified":"2020-01-28T11:23:25","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T16:23:25","slug":"bodega-kaiken","status":"publish","type":"winery","link":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/winery\/bodega-kaiken\/","title":{"rendered":"Bodega Kaiken"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We invite you to experience Kaiken Winery. While touring the winery you will discover the history of Argentine winemaking from its roots, the different systems of vineyard management and the magic of biodynamism. The Feng Shui cava is a very special opportunity to enjoy the harmony of the surroundings and our wines, with the majestic Andes Mountain Range in the background, almost like a union between heaven and earth.<\/p>\n<p>Aurelio Montes, founder of the Chilean winery Bodega Montes, made several trips across the Andes until, in 2000 he rediscovered Mendoza as a generous land filled with superb vines and hardworking people. In 2001 he realized Mendoza was the perfect place to make Kaik\u00e9n Wines, wines that embody everything a great wine ought to be.<\/p>\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<p>Our wines are made with fruit from our own vineyards, located in the best\u00a0<em>terroirs<\/em>\u00a0in the Argentine provinces of Mendoza and Salta, which is well-known for its outstanding Torront\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif;\"><strong>MORE: <a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/argentina\/5-top-wineries-in-argentina-salta-mendoza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Great Wineries To Visit in Salta &amp; Mendoza<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8664,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"amenity":[1824,230,1141,159,893,860,803,802],"wine_style":[919,920],"experiences":[],"class_list":["post-8658","winery","type-winery","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","amenity-food-wine-tastings","amenity-great-views","amenity-outdoor-patio","amenity-picnic-area","amenity-small-bites","amenity-vineyard-views","amenity-wine-tastings","amenity-wine-tours","wine_style-dry-red-wines","wine_style-dry-white-wines"],"acf":{"featured":false,"featured_order":"","content_title":"Winery in Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina","logo":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/kaiken-winery-logo.jpg","website_url":"https:\/\/kaikenwines.com","established_year":"1920","head_wine_maker":"Aurelio Montes","hours_of_operation":"Open Daily: 9:30am - 5:00pm","yelp_id":"","contact_name":"","phone_number":"+54 261 562 0303","email_address":"kaiken@kaikenwines.com","region":{"ID":8659,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2020-01-28 10:49:47","post_date_gmt":"2020-01-28 15:49:47","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Within the country of Argentina, there are several quality wine regions, but perhaps the most famous and most important is the region of Mendoza, located along the Andes Mountains on the western side of the country. It is in this region where approximately 70% of the wine produced in Argentina is made.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mendoza is a unique high-altitude region that sees over 300 days of sunlight a year. The soils of the land are rock, sand, and clay and the climate is primarily a dry desert climate situated under the rain shadow of the Andes. Hot days lead to cool nights with little rain for much of the year, providing ideal fluctuations and water stress for grapevines to produce quality fruit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Most of the vineyards are planted at an average altitude of 900 meters, with some vines growing at heights far exceeding that. The high-altitude viticulture gives the grapes from Mendoza a signature ripeness that creates lush, bold wines in the bottle.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The city of Mendoza is a great place to start a journey tasting through this region, and due to its importance as the main city in a high-volume, high-quality wine-producing region, it has been named one of the Great Wine Capitals in the world and is an extremely popular destination for eno-tourism.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mendoza\u2019s Grape Varieties<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Mendoza is best known for its Malbec wines, which have a deep history in the region. Originally, grapes were brought by the Spanish via Chile in the late 1500s, however, Malbec did not see a significant rise in popularity until much later. It wasn\u2019t until the late 1800s when the Governor of Mendoza asked French agronomist, Miguel Pouget, to bring some vines from France that Malbec became a star in Argentina. The Malbec vines, which are native to Southwest France, adapted quickly to the land in Mendoza and produced a popular wine with richness, rounded tannins, and bold fruit. The style of Malbec made in Argentina is much different than the wines produced in France, with the Argentine version maintaining a bolder more fruit-forward style of wine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Malbec is not the only grape in Mendoza, Cabernet Sauvignon has also seen great success coming out of this region, as well as Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah, Bonarda, and Sangiovese for the reds. Chardonnay, S\u00e9millon, Torront\u00e9s, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pedro Xim\u00e9nez are popular white grapes in the region.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wine Regions within Mendoza<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Within Mendoza, there are three main wine growing regions, each with subregions within them.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Central Region<\/strong> is actually in the northern part of the province with three zones: Alta del Rio Mendoza, East, and North. This area also includes the regions of <strong>Luj\u00e1n de Cuyo<\/strong>, which was the first to be recognized as an appellation, and <strong>Maip\u00fa,<\/strong> just outside the city of Mendoza. The vines in this region are typically planted at 650-1050 meters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Uco Valley Region <\/strong>includes the departments of <strong>Tupungato<\/strong>, <strong>Tunuy\u00e1n<\/strong>, and <strong>San Carlos<\/strong>. Vines here are usually in the highest vineyards at 850-1400 meters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the <strong>South Region<\/strong>, including <strong>San Rafael<\/strong> and <strong>General Alvear<\/strong>, vines are planted from 450-800 meters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED:<\/strong> <strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/argentina\/best-wineries-in-mendoza\/\" target=\"_blank\">These are the Best Wineries to Visit in Mendoza for Wine Tasting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The History of Mendoza<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The history of the wine region of Mendoza dates back to the mid-16th century when the Spanish Conquistadors brought grapevines from Europe to the region. The first recorded vineyard was planted in 1551 in Santiago del Estero, a province located in the northern part of the country.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, it wasn't until the mid-19th century that the wine industry in Mendoza began to flourish. In 1852, Argentina gained independence from Spain, and a wave of European immigrants, particularly Italians, arrived in the country, bringing with them their viticulture knowledge and techniques.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The development of the wine industry in Mendoza was significantly aided by the construction of a railway line in 1885, which facilitated the transport of grapes and wine to Buenos Aires and other parts of the country. This resulted in a boom in wine production in Mendoza, with many new vineyards being established.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you're interested in visiting Mendoza's stunning landscape and learning more about it's history, take a look at some of the additional wineries listed on our directory below or on our free <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/winetraveler\/id1473009269\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>mobile wine travel application<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Written By Jacqueline Coleman<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/author\/jacqueline-coleman\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Jacqueline Coleman<\/strong><\/a> is a professional wine writer, certified sommelier, wine judge and consultant based in Miami, FL.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode -->\n[jetpack_subscription_form title=\"Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!\" subscribe_text=\"Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new articles are published. It's free!\" subscribe_button=\"Sign Me Up!\"]\n<!-- \/wp:shortcode -->","post_title":"Mendoza","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mendoza","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-14 16:51:23","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-14 21:51:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=wine_region&#038;p=8659","menu_order":0,"post_type":"wine_region","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"sub_region":{"term_id":1823,"name":"Lujan de Cuyo","slug":"lujan-de-cuyo","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1823,"taxonomy":"sub_region","description":"","parent":0,"count":1,"filter":"raw"},"address_1":"Roque S\u00e1enz Pe\u00f1a 5516","address_2":"","country":{"ID":4807,"post_author":"43","post_date":"2018-09-19 14:16:21","post_date_gmt":"2018-09-19 14:16:21","post_content":"","post_title":"Argentina","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"argentina","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-09-19 14:16:21","post_modified_gmt":"2018-09-19 14:16:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=country&#038;p=4807","menu_order":0,"post_type":"country","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"state":{"ID":8660,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-08-10 10:51:30","post_date_gmt":"2019-08-10 14:51:30","post_content":"","post_title":"Mendoza Province","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"mendoza-province","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-08-10 10:51:30","post_modified_gmt":"2019-08-10 14:51:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=state&#038;p=8660","menu_order":0,"post_type":"state","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},"city":"Lujan de Cuyo","postal_code":"5516","lat":"-33.0400625","lng":"-68.937163","place_id":"ChIJHVnGVNnffZYRHSq8h-VO3CA","tasting_details":"Taste the wines of Kaiken on the property accompanied by beautiful views. Visitors can taste wines at Kaiken any day they are open without a reservation, making this winery an easy stop in Mendoza.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>WINE TASTINGS<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWines by the glass<br \/>\r\nOne of Each: 3 different wine glasses beginning with a white or ros\u00e9<br \/>\r\nPremium Tasting: 4 different wine glasses, ending with our icon MAI<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<strong>OTHER ACTIVITIES<\/strong><br \/>\r\nOnly visit to the winery without tasting<br \/>\r\nBlending Game: Make your own mix<br \/>\r\nPicnic: Finger Food Lunch","tasting_price":"$$","tour_details":"Tours and tastings of the vineyards and the facility are available at Kaiken.","tour_price":"","reservations_required":false,"reservation_details":"Kaiken Experience receives visitors anytime during opening hours. No reservations are required, but if you wish to set a date, you are free to contact us.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nReservations taken Mondays through Sundays (including holidays), from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n+54 (261) 562 0303<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\ntours@kaikenwines.com","gallery":false,"grapes":[{"ID":8638,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2020-06-18 12:00:18","post_date_gmt":"2020-06-18 16:00:18","post_content":"<h3><strong><u>The Torront\u00e9s Triplets<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><u>(pronounced tor-RON-tez)<\/u><\/p>\r\n<p>Torront\u00e9s is Argentina's sole native grape and might be the perfect viticultural expression for a country whose romantic and sentimental traditions are never too far from a celebration. Although to outsiders Torront\u00e9s may seem like another obscure wine popularized by the wine geek revolution, it has an ancient lineage dating back to the first grapevines planted in the Americas. When the Spanish missionaries arrived in Argentina, they brought them cuttings of Moscatel de Alejandria and Criolla Chica, aka Mission grape for the production of altar wine and planted these varieties side-by-side. Later they crossed to give birth to \"The Torront\u00e9s Triplets:\" <strong>Torront\u00e9s Riojano, Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino,<\/strong> and <strong>Torront\u00e9s Mendocino.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>For many years no one could tell them apart, probably because they were always planted, harvested, and vinified together. However, through happenstances, they were separated, and Torront\u00e9s Mendocino went to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wine-region\/mendoza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mendoza<\/strong><\/a>, Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino went to San Juan, and Torront\u00e9s Riojano went to Cafayate. It was then that their unique traits came to light. Over the years, there have been many different names for Torront\u00e9s that mostly originate from memories of other grapes that reminded Spanish and Italian immigrants of wine from their homeland. In San Juan, Torront\u00e9s was called Malvas\u00eda; and in Mendoza, it was called Moscato d'Asti.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/l.ead.me\/winetraveler\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Discover Great Itineraries and Wineries To Visit in Argentina on the Free Winetraveler App<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><strong>Torront\u00e9s Tasting Notes<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Today, Torront\u00e9s Riojano is considered the fairest of the Torront\u00e9s Triplets having the greatest potential for making quality wines and gets the most attention. By virtue of its exotic scent, balanced sweetness, and acid levels, it's the most planted of all the Torront\u00e9s varieties. With a flavor likeness akin to Gewurztraminer and Muscat, this high-alcohol wine is smooth and well-rounded with a medium to full body. It's also Argentina's most extensive cultivated white grape with plantings from Jujuy in far north down to Chubut in the extreme south.<\/p>\r\n<p>Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino is the middle child and shares Torront\u00e9s Riojano's characteristics of large and loose clusters of highly aromatic berries. Best known for its flavors and perfume of rose, apricot, peach, melon, and honey and characterized by minerality and citrus-like acidity. Still, it\u2019s a bit of a wallflower with its primary residence being San Juan, where it\u2019s made into wines of all quality levels.<\/p>\r\n<p>Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is considered the black sheep of the Torront\u00e9s family. This could be because it's uncertain if it's related to the other Torront\u00e9s varietals, with the debate about its origin as dramatic as is Telenovela. It counts Muscat of Alexandria as a parent, though its other parent is unknown. Compared to the other Torront\u00e9s varieties, its bunches are notably smaller and tighter, and its aromatics are muted. Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is often consumed as table grapes rather than being made into wine. Despite its name, most vines are planted in San Juan and not Mendocino with the next most significant plantings in Mendoza, and the rest in R\u00edo Negro.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>How To Buy Torront\u00e9s<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>While visiting Argentina's wine country, the difference between Torront\u00e9s Riojano, Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino, and Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is apparent, but when the Winetraveler returns home looking to purchase that fantastic bottle of Torront\u00e9s in the supermarket or online things get dicey. Since all three varietals are labeled as merely \"Torront\u00e9s,\" without the inclusion of the grapes' distinguishing second names \"Riojano, Sanjuanino, and Mendocino.\" This Torront\u00e9s trifecta makes it very important to find out where the wine comes from, and like French wine law, Argentina wine law focuses on terroir. So, to pick a winner, you have to read the labels!<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>\"In Argentina, there are three levels of quality: IP (Indicacion de Procedencia) \u2013 table wines which contain at least 80% of grapes from the IP region, IG (Indicacion Geografica) \u2013 higher quality wines are grown, vinified and bottled in a designated area, and DOC \u2013 top quality wines.\"<em>\u00a0\u2013 Wines of Argentina\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2><strong>Torront\u00e9s Terroir<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Torront\u00e9s thrives in high altitude vineyards composed of alluvial, sandy soils with a high percentage of gravel under cold, dry, windswept conditions. As a general rule, look for the following regions for the highest quality Torront\u00e9s: <strong>Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley, Salta, Famatina, Tupungato and the Uco Valley.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/argentina\/5-top-wineries-in-argentina-salta-mendoza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>5 Great Wineries in Argentina You Should Visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>No matter which of the Triplets are used in the wine's assemblage, Torront\u00e9s' winemaking practices are still evolving\u2014making it very much a work in progress. With some wines made in steel tanks, accentuating the fresh, lively bouquets, and others being aged in oak barrels, adding depth and texture. Torront\u00e9s' characteristics are diverse yet distinct, ranging from thirst-quenchingly fragrant to full-bodied with a persistent finish arousing impressions of mandarin, cantaloupe, pineapple, orange blossoms, jasmine, rose, geranium, honeysuckle, white-pepper Asian spice, dough, and musk.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Food Pairing Torront\u00e9s<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Given Torront\u00e9s' multiple personalities and inclination to masquerade as Malvasia, <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/muscat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Muscat<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Gewurztraminer<\/strong><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/sauvignon-blanc-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sauvignon Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/viognier-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Viognier<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, when it comes to culinary complements, it's recommended that you explore and experiment with what region, varietal expression, and style that will suit your needs.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Here are a few suggestions to try:<\/strong> empanada Salte\u00f1as, Peruvian ceviche or tiraditos, tostones (fried green plantains), sashimi, tuna tartare with avocado and sesame, ni\u00e7oise salad, seaweed salad with scallops, crab and asparagus tart, sea bass baked in coconut milk, salmon with yogurt-curry sauce, spanakopita (Greek spinach pie), falafel with tabbouleh, kung pao tofu, grilled fruits with cream and Tarte Tatin.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>Torront\u00e9s' <\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Synonyms<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Torront\u00e9s Riojano is also known as Malvasia, Torrontel, and Torrontel Riojano.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Torront\u00e9s Sanjuanino is also known as Moscatel Romano, Moscatel Sanjuanino, and Torrontel.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Torront\u00e9s Mendocino is also known as Chichera, Loca Blanca, Palet, Torrontel, Uva Chichera, and Torront\u00e9s Mendozino.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">In Chile, it\u2019s known as Torontel and Moscatel de Austria and primarily used to produce Pisco.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>Current Countries Producing Torront\u00e9s<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Argentina<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Chile<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Uruguay<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">USA<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong><u>Notable Torront\u00e9s Producers:<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>Argentina<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Areyna Cafayate, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodega Colome Estate, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodega El Esteco 'Old Vines' 1945, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodegas El Porvenir de Cafayate 'Laborum' Single Vineyard, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodegas Etchart Privado, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Catena 'Alamos', Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Dominio del Plata 'Crios' de Susana Balbo, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Finca Quara Reserva, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Kaiken Terroir Series, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Luigi Bosca Finca La Linda, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Michel Torino Cuma Organic, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Piattelli Vineyards, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">San Pedro de Yacochuya, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Terrazas de los Andes, Cafayate - Calchaqui Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">San Huberto, La Rioja<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Vinas Riojanas, La Rioja<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodega Norton '1895 Coleccion', Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodega Norton 'Finca La Colonia', Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodegas Santa Ana, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Caligiore Grazioso, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Familia Zuccardi Tardio, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Los Haroldos 'Chacabuco', Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Ocaso, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Santa Julia Tardio, Mendoza<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Familia Schroeder 'Deseado' Espumante Dulce Natural, Neuquen<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Alta Vista Premium, Salta<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Andean Vineyards 'Alma Andina, Salta<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Familia Zuccardi 'Zuccardi Serie A, Salta<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Filus, Salta<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Pasarisa, Salta<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodega El Esteco Elementos, San Juan<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bodegas Callia Alta, Tulum Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">E.S. Vino, Tupungato, Tupungato<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Rutini Trumpeter, Tupungato<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Andeluna Cellars 1300, Uco Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Dominio del Plata Susana Balbo Signature Barrel Fermented, Uco Valley<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">RJ Vinedos Joffre e Hijas Pasion 4, Uco Valley<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><u>Uruguay<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Pisano Cisplatino Pequena Reserva, Progreso<\/p>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><u>USA<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Silvaspoons Vineyards, Lodi, CA, Alta Mesa AVA<\/p>\r\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cinsault\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cinsault<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/grenache-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grenache<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/malbec-wine-grape-characteristics-taste-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Malbec<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tannat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/teroldego\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Teroldego<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div>\r\n<hr \/><\/div>\r\n<p><strong>Written By Jeff Bareilles<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Jeff or \u201cJB\u201d is a native to the San Francisco Bay area and wants to live in a world where wine is served with every meal. As a beverage and food professional with more than 20 years of experience, he\u2019s contributed to The Food Lover\u2019s Guide to Wine; The Pho Cookbook (James Beard Award Best Signal Subject 2018); Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life (James Beard Award Lifetime Achievement Award 2018); Manresa: An Edible Reflection; Happiness is on the Plate: Episode #1; Wine Spectator; Wine Enthusiast; The Wall Street Journal; San Francisco Chronicle; and GQ Magazine. When he\u2019s not \u201ctasting\u201d and eating he\u2019s writing about food and beverage or developing recipes in his laboratory (AKA: kitchen).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>[jetpack_subscription_form title=\"Get Articles Like These Directly in Your Inbox!\" subscribe_text=\"Subscribe to Winetraveler and receive notifications when new articles are published. It's free!\" subscribe_button=\"Sign Me Up!\"]<\/p>","post_title":"Torront\u00e9s","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"torrontes","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-06-18 14:03:11","post_modified_gmt":"2020-06-18 18:03:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/?post_type=grape&#038;p=8638","menu_order":0,"post_type":"grape","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1887,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_date_gmt":"2018-03-08 16:52:08","post_content":"<p>Malbec is thought to have originated near <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/beaune-burgundy-wine-region-2-day-family-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burgundy<\/a><\/strong> before spreading to other <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">regions of France<\/a><\/strong>. Although it\u2019s probably best known as one of the red grapes allowed in Bordeaux blends, it\u2019s equally valued in Cahors in the Southwest. It also thrives in the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/france\/touraine-loire-valley-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loire Valley<\/a><\/strong>, where it\u2019s known as C\u00f4t and is often used to produce lighter, more quaffable wines.<\/p>\r\n<p>Malbec is, however, THE grape of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/destinations\/argentina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Argentina<\/a><\/strong> due to Nicol\u00e1s Catena. He began a wine revolution in Argentina in the 1980s and studied the climate, the soils, the plantings, the farming. Every aspect of the winemaking process drove his passion to put Argentina on the international wine map. He inherently knew Argentina could and would make wine as great as anywhere else and had help from consultants such as Paul Hobbs and Attilio Pagli.<\/p>\r\n<p>To this day, the Catena family and their Wine Institute continue to be the driving force in the development and propagation on making Argentine Malbec one of the best wines in the world.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>IN THIS GUIDE:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"#taste\">Taste<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"#pairings\">Pairings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"#terroir\">Terroir<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"#aging\">Aging<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"#recommendations\">Wine Recommendations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>...and more<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"taste\"><\/a>What Does Malbec Taste Like? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>According to sommelier Kevin Cornish, Malbec is a lush, ripe wine with dark concentrated flavors. It contains beautiful black fruit flavors and aromatics of spice and some floral notes at times. There are different degrees of complexity in Malbec depending upon the winemaker and the region it is made in.<\/p>\r\n<p>When from Cahors or Argentina, it can be positively inky, whereas it\u2019s lighter and brighter when it\u2019s from the Loire Valley. New World Malbecs outside of Argentina also tend to be muscular and bold. Expect lots of black fruit notes along with distinctive leather, mushroom, tobacco, smoke, pepper, and cacao. There are also hints of forest floor and clay in Malbec wines.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"pairings\"><\/a>Malbec Food Pairings<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>We\u2019re big believers in matching wine with cuisine from where it's produced, so try Malbec with grilled Argentine beef and chimichurri sauce \u2013 the pairing will pick up those smoky grilled notes along with the brighter herbal notes.<\/p>\r\n<p>Cassoulet is another hearty pairing for French iterations. That said, since Malbec is so barbecue friendly, pair it with anything on the grill!<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"terroir\"><\/a>Climate and Terroir for Malbec<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Argentina is basically a desert, due to the annual amount of rainfall (or lack thereof). For these high-altitude vineyards, careful study has been done for years to ensure the harvest is of the best quality, year in and year out. Water is in high demand and has been grandfathered in for use over the years. One can only use their allotment.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>On the valley floor, there are different methods of harvest, different pruning, and vine training. Vines may be more stressed at higher altitudes, and there are different soils.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Cooler climates, like the Loire Valley, will produce those lighter wines that can be chilled and popped open to sip on an easy Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"aging\"><\/a>How is Malbec Aged? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p>Bolder Cahors and Argentine Malbecs can age quite well. Although it's not as tannic as Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec has a similar heft to it that breaks down and evolves beautifully with time. Malbec works well with a variety of oak treatments and, because it\u2019s bold, it tends not to be overwhelmed by deep toasting.<\/p>\r\n<h2><strong><a name=\"recommendations\"><\/a>Try some of these Malbec wine recommendations from around the world:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/z18i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chateau du C\u00e8dre<\/a><\/strong>, Cahors, Southwest, France<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/3zls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Le rocher des Voilettes<\/a><\/strong>, C\u00f4t Vieille Vignes, Touraine, Loire, France<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/ds6y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Catena Zapata<\/a><\/strong>, Argentino Vineyard, Mendoza, Argentina<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/47jw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Amalaya<\/strong><\/a>, Salta, Argentina<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/u3ey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brave<\/a><\/strong>, Napa Valley, California<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/t7kj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>K Vintners<\/strong><\/a>, \u2018Broncho,\u2019 Washington<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Learn About These Other Wine Grape Varieties<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chardonnay-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chardonnay<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/chenin-blanc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chenin Blanc<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/cabernet-sauvignon-taste-profile-food-pairing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/marsanne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Marsanne<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/nebbiolo-wine-grape-characteristics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nebbiolo<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/petit-verdot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Petit Verdot<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-grigio-wine-grape-characteristics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pinot Grigio<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/pinot-meunier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinot Meunier<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/riesling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Riesling<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/tannat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tannat<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/grape\/teroldego\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Teroldego<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Written By Jamie Metzgar<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; color: #333333;\">Jamie Elizabeth Metzgar began her career in wine by pouring in a tasting room on the East End of Long Island, NY. After moving to New York City, she landed a position at Chambers Street Wines where she was encouraged to pursue wine education at the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust (WSET). She earned Level III certification there and has since earned California Wine Appellation Specialist and Certified Specialist of Wine certifications as well. 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