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Founded by enologist Alejandro Vigil in 2008 in partnership with Adrianna Catena (Laura Catena’s sister), El Enemigo mainly uses grapes from the Uco Valley to produce styles that reinvigorate the flavor profile of Argentine wine. They are having particular success with their Cabernet Francs, which reflect the full variety of the terroirs of Mendoza. In my opinion, their white wines are more interesting in the Argentine wine scene. The Chardonnay is a blend of Gualtallary grapes made with multiple techniques, ranging from barrel fermentation to wine aged under a white veil of yeast or flor (biological aging process,) resulting in a unique and delicious palate. Their Torrontés aims to introduce a new stylistic chapter to this indigenous grape.
Joaquín Hidalgo, July 2023
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EL ENEMIGO
Gran Enemigo Gualtallary 2020
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Mendoza, Argentina
178481 |
6x750ml |
Spec
8 case(s) available
$145.60*
* Suggested retail price
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- 99 Points -
Wine Advocate, November 2022
The 2020 Gran Enemigo Gualtallary Single Vineyard is nothing but phenomenal. It's very fresh and balanced and, for a warm year like 2020, doesn't show any heat or excess; it's subtle and has an ethereal character within the powerful and exuberant character from Gualtallary. It fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and some full clusters, sometimes up to 70% of the volume. It's intense and powerful, but something makes if feel light on its feet and with great inner power. This is still young and should develop nicely in bottle and for a long time. 9,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2021 after maturing in large oak foudres for 15 months. |
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EL ENEMIGO
Bonarda La Esperanza 2020
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Mendoza, Argentina
178486 |
12x750ml |
Spec
$37.67*
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- 93 Points -
James Suckling, March 2023
A deep, stony, mineral bonarda with red cherries, blue fruit, graphite and some grilled herbs. Tight and juicy on the palate with firm but resolved tannins and a long, linear finish. Lovely austerity here
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EL ENEMIGO
Chardonnay 2022
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Mendoza, Argentina
178470 |
12x750ml |
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$41.61*
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- 96 Points -
James Suckling, May 2024
A consistently impressive chardonnay that highlights purity and saline minerality. Salted lemons, sliced apples, seashells and stones drizzled with a touch of oak spice. Full-bodied yet tense and lightly saline on the palate, with bright acidity and a pure, lengthy finish. Nervy and simply delicious.
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