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El Enemigo Gran Enemigo, Red Blend, 750ml, Mendoza, Argentina, 2018

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SKU: 674208/6x750
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Color: Red
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Wine Description

In the spectrum of people who pay attention to detail, winemakers are often incredibly detail oriented. This can sometimes spill over to become an internal battle, and, as Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena state, "We are our own worst enemy." El Enemigo pays homage to this internal struggle.

Tasting notes

The nose presents sweet aromas of black ripen fruits with hints of vanilla and chocolate, which appear after the oak ageing. The mouthfeel is sweet with structured, persistent tannins due to the natural acidity of this wine, leading into an excellent long finish.

Winemaking & Aging

Fermentation container: Oak Barrel

Length of alcoholic fermentation: 22 days

Fermentation temperature: 84.2 °F

Maceration technique: Punch down and delestage

Length of maceration: 30 days

Malolactic fermentation: Yes

Type of aging container: Oak

Size of aging container: 225 L

Age of aging container: 35% New

Type of oak: French and American oak

Length of aging before bottling: 15 Months in 100 year old foudre.

Terroir

Soil composition: Varied

Elevation: 3000-5000 feet

Vines/acre: 4000

Yield/acre: 2.2 tons

  • Country of Origin:

    Argentina

  • Region / Appelation / Cru:

    Mendoza

  • Certification:

     

  • Grape Varieties:

    50% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

  • Vintage:

    2018

  • Alcohol:

    13.5%

  • Producer:

    El Enemigo

  • Ratings:

    James Suckling(97pts): "A refined, medium-to-full-boby red with aromas of blackberries, bitter chocolate, violets, tar and tobacco. Ultra fine tannins, interwoven with silky and seamless layers of dark berries. So elegant and fine. Long, serious and focused with fantastic depth and structure".

    Tim Atkin (96pts)

    Vinous(96pts)

    Wine Advocate(95pts)

     

  • Food Pairing:

    This wine pairs well with grilled meat, cheese, or slow roasted beef dishes.

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