Kaiken Ultra Uco Valley Malbec

A step up from Kaiken’s Clásico range, this is a serious, high-altitude Malbec from the Uco Valley in Mendoza, sourced from three distinct vineyard sites, Vista Flores, Altamira and Gualtallary, each sitting between ~1,100–1,400m above sea level.

That elevation is key: cooler nights preserve freshness while intense sunlight builds concentration, giving a wine that’s both powerful and finely structured.

In the glass, it’s deep ruby-purple and highly expressive, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, violets and dark plum, layered with spice, graphite and floral lift.

The palate is full-bodied but polished, with firm, powdery tannins, a core of dense dark fruit and a noticeable mineral edge. Oak ageing (French barrels) adds cocoa, sandalwood and gentle vanilla spice, without overpowering the fruit.