El Enemigo - Mendoza - Gran Enemigo - Red - 2020

Wine:

Inspired by Bordeaux blends, the 2020 Red Mendoza Gran Enemigo is the estate’s flagship cuvée, crafted from 50% Malbec alongside classic Médoc varieties. Despite the warmth of the vintage, it maintains a remarkable balance and constant freshness, steering clear of any excess. Its velvety texture, ultra-fine tannins, and abundant, juicy fruit create a wine of great depth, elegance, and complexity, with a restrained alcohol level that enhances its finesse. Its precision and tension make it a wine built for long aging. Rated 95/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Vines located at an altitude of 1470 metres. The harvest is divided into 5 stages, in order to pick the grapes at perfect ripeness, with a month and a half elapsing between the first and last harvest. Traditional vinification. Aged for 15 months in old casks dating back more than 100 years.

Color:

Ruby red, intense and brilliant.

Nose:

Delicate, fresh and fruity with spicy notes.

Palate:

A juicy, velvety-textured wine with silky tannins and a delicate, well-balanced finish, free from excess.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast pork with reduced jus, peppered beef steak, grilled duck breast with dried herbs.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030

El Enemigo is one of the rising stars of Argentine wine. Its influence now stretches well beyond South America—and its cuvées are increasingly holding their own against top Bordeaux blends. Today, discover the estate’s signature wine.

Praised by critics and a Parker favorite, the domaine has quickly become one of the most exciting names on the global scene. Located south of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, the vineyard is run by Alejandro Vigil and his partner Adrianna Catena—its co-founders.

Recognized as Argentina’s leading winemaker, Alejandro Vigil crafts remarkably refined and elegant wines from Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, grown on the outstanding terroirs of Gualtallary.