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El Enemigo Semillón

El Enemigo Semillón

Old world elegance with a New World spirit
El Enemigo Semillón
75 cl.
2023
94 Parker
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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
100% Semillon
Varieties 100% Semillon
10.0
Service 10.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes El Enemigo Semillón 2023

White wine Aged in wood. 15 months in French oak barrels.

Style El Enemigo Semillón
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Salads, White fish, Oily fish, Vegetables, Soups

About El Enemigo Semillón

Although Cabernet Franc is the star of Bodega Aleanna, in Mendoza (Argentina), the truth is that this project, whose wines are known as El Enemigo, is more focused on showcasing the terroir than the variety. So, although their Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Gualtallary 2013 was the first Argentine wine to be awarded the coveted 100 Parker points, there are many other wines being made in its shadow. One of the lesser known, but equally stupendous wines is El Enemigo Semillón. This wine unfortunately goes unnoticed among the great award winners but, nevertheless, has its own talents. Although Argentine white wines are not as acclaimed as its reds, this small production of just a few bottles dazzles with its texture, freshness and elegance.

Its creators, Alejandro Vigil (Catena Zapata’s master winemaker) and Adrianna Catena (daughter of the driving force behind modern wine in Argentina, Nicolás Catena Zapata), are focused on the idea of rescuing some of the ancient Argentine winemaking techniques that have been forgotten over time, and on giving value to abandoned terroirs in the Mendoza region. Their El Enemigo Semillón comes from high-altitude vineyards in the municipality of Agrelo (Luján de Cuyo) and is made from Semillón grapes that are cultivated using respectful agriculture and limited yields. Once the grapes reach the winery, they are selected, destemmed and gently pressed, and the resulting must is fermented with native yeasts. The wine is then aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, with 20% under a yeast cap.

With El Enemigo Semillon, this creative duo fuses Old World winemaking traditions with the soul of the New World. A wonderful way to bring light and power to Argentine white wine.

 

2020

El Enemigo Semillon 2020 is a creamy white wine with aromas of tropical fruit, spicy notes and toasted touches. On the palate it is rich, creamy and delicate. A medium-bodied wine with noticeable acidity, an elegant mid-palate and a long, mineral finish.
2023
94 Parker
2022
94 Suckling
2021
94 Suckling
93 Parker
2020
94 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.