UPC: 098709088993
Brand: El Enemigo
Country: Argentina
Region: Other
Vintage: 2020
Rating: 94
Farming Practice: Sustainable
El Enemigo winery is a unique and innovative project born from the friendship and shared passions of Adrianna Catena, a historian, and Alejandro Vigil, a renowned winemaker. Located in Mendoza, Argentina, El Enemigo is situated in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, which provides a unique high-altitude environment for their vineyards. They specialize in cool climate, high altitude wines, particularly Malbec.
VM94: The 2020 Malbec also includes 8% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, sourced from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. It was aged for 15 months in foudres, resulting in a purple color. The nose presents plums, violets, sage and bitter orange. Dry and juicy on the palate, it moves with a nimble flow lifted by balanced acidity. The apparent absence of tannins contributes to its voluminous and weightless mouthfeel.
WA92: The 2020 Malbec shows a little more generous, reflecting a warmer and dry year, with black fruit, spices and herbs, a medium to full-bodied palate and some chalky tannins. It has grip and should do well with food. It matured in 100-year-old foudres for 15 months.