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Kaiken is an Argentine winery established in 2001 by Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes in the Mendoza region. The winery's name is derived from a species of wild goose native to Patagonia, symbolizing the founder's cross-border journey over the Andes mountains from Chile to Argentina. The estate focuses on producing wines from Malbec and other Bordeaux varieties, utilizing grapes sourced from distinct high-altitude vineyards within Mendoza.

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Who founded Kaiken, and what does the name mean?

Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes brought Kaiken to life in Mendoza in 2001 after arriving in Argentina in 2000. The name refers to the caiquén, a wild goose from Patagonia that crosses the Andes between Chile and Argentina. [source](https://www.kaikenwines.com/en/nosotros)

Is Kaiken a Chilean or Argentine winery?

Kaiken makes its wines in Mendoza, Argentina, but it was created by Chilean winemaker Aurelio Montes and is linked to Viña Montes. Its cross-border identity is reflected in the caiquén story and the Andes setting. [source](https://www.monteswines.com/ES/historia)

How old is the Kaiken winery building?

The winery building was constructed in 1920 by Italo Calise. Kaiken says the facility now has capacity for about 7 million liters, with fermentation tanks ranging from 12,000 to 30,000 liters. [source](https://www.kaikenwines.com/en/nosotros)

What is Kaiken Mai Malbec?

Mai means first in Pehuenche and is the name of Kaiken's first icon wine. It is a Malbec from Vistalba in Mendoza, made from selected grapes from vineyards planted in 1910. [source](https://kaikenwines.com/en/vino/mai/Malbec)

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