Bonarda La Esperanza
2021
$39.00*
6 case(s) available
El Enemigo, “the enemy”. The struggle that most defines us in our lives is the one that we wage with our selves. We are all our own worst enemies. This is the credo behind the name on the label. The wines of El Enemigo are enigmatic, charismatic, and verging on iconoclastic. In that way the wines reflect their maker, Alejandro Vigil, an almost Picasso-like personality. “Ale”, as he is known, is the head winemaker at the iconic Bodega Catena Zapata, but he has many loves. He consults,...
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Exuberantly bright nose that’s not shy of fruit. Red plums, cherries, hibiscus and a touch of sweet spices extend to a juicy, medium- to full-bodied palate with chalky tannins. Quite persistent finish that lasts almost a minute
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The cool 2021 season seems to have given energy and shine to El Enemigo's single-vineyard bonardas. This La Esperanza is another good example of a juicy bonarda that's rich in acidity and generous in sharp tannins accompanied by the variety's classic aromas and flavors of sweet blackberries as well as fresher red fruits. A brighter side of the variety that, in this case, comes from old vineyards in the San Martín area, planted on sandy soils.
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