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El Enemigo Malbec

El Enemigo Malbec

A playful Malbec from a new generation
El Enemigo Malbec
75 cl.
2022
92 Parker
95 Suckling
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Mendoza
Production area Mendoza
Mendoza
Designation of Origin Mendoza
Bodega Aleanna
Winery Bodega Aleanna
Contains sulphites
89% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Varieties 89% Malbec, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes El Enemigo Malbec 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 15 months in foudres.

El Enemigo Malbec 2022 is a red wine that opens with a whisper of violets and wild herbs embracing a juicy core of blackberries and plums. On the palate, it progresses smoothly and broadly, with a vibrant freshness that invites another sip. Firm yet polished tannins, akin to freshly worked leather, uphold the fruit until a long, savoury, and slightly earthy finish, accompanied by a suggestive echo of spices and damp earth. A Malbec that balances strength and tenderness, captivating both the curious and the connoisseurs.

Style El Enemigo Malbec
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Red meat, Game, Charcuterie, Salads

About El Enemigo Malbec

In many cases we are our own worst enemy. And this phrase is what inspired El Enemigo, a collection of wines that highlights the power of a terroir in Mendoza (Argentina) that until recently has not had the recognition it deserves. Bodega Aleanna was set up by historian Adrianna Catena (daughter of Argentine wine promoter Nicolás Catena Zapata) and the prestigious winemaker Alejandor Vigil (chief winemaker of Catena Zapata), with the aim of vindicating wine culture through authenticity, history and traditions. To do this, they champion minimum intervention and maximum expression of the terroir.

And what better way to delve into the origins than by creating El Enemigo Malbec, a red wine made mainly with Argentina’s star variety and the favourite grape of this enterprising winemaker (so much so that he even has the name of it tattooed on his forearm). A Malbec accompanied by a small amount of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the three varieties are grown in vineyards located in Gualtallary (Tupungato) at an altitude of approximately 1,470 metres above sea level. Respectful agriculture is practiced and yields are limited. Once they reach the winery, half of the grapes are destemmed and the rest are left in full bunches. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with native yeasts and no temperature control. Finally, the wine is aged in second and third use French oak barrels for 15 months.

El Enemigo Malbec was born through the search for the perfect combination of wood and fruit. This is a meaty, lively and elegant wine that delights us with its great transparency and reveals the great potential hidden behind the new Argentina. An Argentina that celebrates what it has and holds onto it tightly to offer us beautiful creations like this one.

 

2022

El Enemigo Malbec 2022 is a red wine that opens with a whisper of violets and wild herbs embracing a juicy core of blackberries and plums. On the palate, it progresses smoothly and broadly, with a vibrant freshness that invites another sip. Firm yet polished tannins, akin to freshly worked leather, uphold the fruit until a long, savoury, and slightly earthy finish, accompanied by a suggestive echo of spices and damp earth. A Malbec that balances strength and tenderness, captivating both the curious and the connoisseurs.
2021

El Enemigo Malbec 2021 unfurls a nuanced elegance with each sip. On the nose, it greets us with scents of fresh cherries and blackberries, intricately woven with a hint of black pepper that enlivens the senses. Upon the palate, it introduces itself with a delicate texture and a distinctive mineral quality, evocative of river stones kissed by rain. Its progression is seamless and harmonious, leaving a refreshing and subtly spiced impression that beckons a further taste.
2020

El Enemigo Malbec 2020 unfurls a spectrum of scents, with blueberries and black cherry taking center stage, interwoven with hints of dark chocolate and a nuance of walnut, all underscored by a delicate mineral essence. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine presents discernible yet refined tannins, yielding a silky texture and a rich flavor profile that beckons one to indulge in sip after effortless sip. An expressive red, true to its varietal nature, that captivates with its harmony and distinctive character.
2019

El Enemigo Malbec 2019 is a concentrated red wine with aromas of ripe red and black fruit accompanied by hints of oak and touches of violets, graphite and peat. The palate is meaty, crisp and pleasant. A medium-bodied wine with precise acidity and austere tannins. The finish is long, pleasant and mineral.
2022
95 Suckling
92 Parker
2021
93 Parker
2020
92 Suckling
92 Parker
2019
93 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.