
- 96 points -
Gold Medal
2024 (Millésime 2021)Intensely aromatic with violet and graphite top notes with beautifully integrated spicy oak and bramble balckcurrant and capsicum flavours. Long and rich.
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2021
44,24$*
El Enemigo signifie « l’ennemi ». Ce nom reconnaît qu’à la fin d’un périple, nous ne nous souvenons que d’une seule bataille, celle que nous avons menée contre nous-mêmes, l’ennemi originel. C’est cette bataille qui nous définit. Les vins d’El Enemigo se veulent un hommage à ces combats intérieurs qui contribuent à forger notre personnalité. Ils sont le fruit de la collaboration d’un vinificateur, Alejandro Vigil, et d’une historienne, Adrianna Catena. Ils...
Intensely aromatic with violet and graphite top notes with beautifully integrated spicy oak and bramble balckcurrant and capsicum flavours. Long and rich.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeThe main source of cabernet franc from El Enemigo (one of the masters of the variety in South America) is located on the sandy stone and limestone soils of Gualtallary, toward the north of the Uco Valley and about 1,400 meters above sea level. In this case, it's a selection of blocks rich in calcium carbonate that, in a cool season like 2021, has given a delicious combination of fruity flavors and herbal notes. The palate is tense and full of firm and juicy tannins, while the flavors of sour cherries have a party going on. A little delight that speaks of El Enemigo's expertise with the variety and an excellent year at Uco.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeA super-drinkable, linear cabernet franc showing a mixture of blue plums and red cherries with a fresh mineral quality. Juicy, fresh and expressive on the palate, with a medium body and a long, extensive finish. Streamlined, with nothing redundant.
Voir la revue de presse détailléeOne of the wines that has turned El Enemigo into a global phenomenon, this cleverly marketed Cabernet Franc includes 10% Malbec for an extra layer of complexity. Graphite, rose petal and jarilla aromas are an appealing introduction to a smooth, sweetly fruited palate of chocolate, black cherry and patisserie spices.
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