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Gran Enemigo

An exquisite panoramic view of all Mendoza has to offer
75 cl.
2020
91 Wine spectator
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Details
Alcohol 14.00%
Production area Mendoza
Designation of Origin Mendoza
Winery Bodega Aleanna
Contains sulphites
Varieties 50% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Service 16.0
Volume 75 cl.
Tasting notes Gran Enemigo 2020

Red wine Aged in wood. 15 months in foudres.

Style Gran Enemigo
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Spicied dishes, Red meat, Rice dishes, Game

About Gran Enemigo

According to Argentine winemaker Alejandro Vigil, there are two different stories about why the wines made at his own project, alongside Adrianna Catena (Bodega Catena Zapata), are called “El Enemigo” (The Enemy) (Mendoza, Argentina). The first version is not very nice, and a bit of a joke; they say it came from when his son was born. Vigil felt that he had taken his wife from him... that he had changed his life. The second, and more accurate, is thanks to Nicolás Catena Zapata, Adrianna’s father and the driving force behind the renowned Catena Zapata winery, where Alejandro Vigil is the director of winemaking. 
 
In 2003, Nicolás Catena asked Vigil to create a blend for his “Nicolás Catena Zapata 2001” wine and, at the end of the blind tasting, Vigil’s blend was the favourite. On one occasion, Catena reminded Vigil of this story and asked him how he had made said blend. And Alejandro, who didn’t remember exactly, answered: “by playing like a child, with no fear”, to which Nicolás Catena replied: “Man's worst enemy is fear, fear of change, fear of doing new things...”
 
And so, Alejandro Vigil decided to use the name “El Enemigo” as a reminder to face fears and get out of his comfort zone to create, innovate and revolutionise. This “Messi of wine” is the winemaker who achieved the first 100 Parker points awarded to Argentina, bottling his great enemy, which now gives him so much satisfaction.
 
Gran Enemigo is a beautiful collage of the best plots from the Aleanna (El Enemigo) winery in Mendoza, Argentina. It is made from a coupage of 5 varieties: Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, grown in vineyards located in Gualtallary, at 1,470 metres above sea level, with a variety of soils like sandy loam (Malbec), limestone and rock (Cabernet Franc) and deep sandy soils (Cabernet Sauvignon); while the Petit Verdot variety comes from a vineyard located in Agrelo, at 930 metres above sea level, with predominantly sandy soils.
 
The varieties are harvested at 5 different times, with one and a half months between the first and last harvest. The grapes undergo an initial cold maceration (5 days) and then macerate for 23 days at a controlled medium temperature, with 30% of the bunches whole. Fermentation is carried out in barrels, using native yeasts, at a controlled temperature of 22°C. The resulting wine is aged for 15 months in 100-year-old foudres.
 
Unlike the single vineyard wines made by Alejandro Vigil, the blending of grapes in Gran Enemigo has resulted in a rounder, mellower, softer wine with very good acidity. A remarkable red wine, precisely crafted, that offers an exquisite panorama of Mendoza’s winemaking riches.
2019
Gran Enemigo 2019 unveils a sumptuous spectrum of scents, with ripe black fruits such as plums and blackcurrants taking centre stage, intricately woven with hints of spices, cocoa, and delicate balsamic nuances. On the palate, it is velvety and robust, with solid tannins that foretell an outstanding potential for maturation. Its finish is lingering, imparting a delightful impression of complexity and depth. An exquisite, harmonious, and sophisticated red wine.
 
2018

Gran Enemigo 2018 is an expressive and complex red wine, which on the nose offers fruity aromas (plum, cassis) accompanied by subtle notes of cocoa and vanilla and a balsamic touch that adds freshness. The palate is silky and surprisingly balanced. A mature and elegant red that is rounded, mellow and very accessible. Long finish and exquisite persistence.
2017

El Enemigo Gran Enemigo 2017 is a fascinating red wine with an exquisite aromatic complexity with fruity notes of blackcurrants and plums accompanied by hints of cocoa, menthol and spices. On the palate it is velvety and rounded. A fresh red wine that seduces you with its elegance and delicious harmony.
2020
91 Winespectator
2019
96 Parker
96 Suckling
2018
95 Parker
96 Suckling
2017
95 Parker
97 Suckling

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