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2016 El Enemigo Gran Enemigo

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April 7, 2024 - $82

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RATINGS

97The Wine Advocate

The palate revealed superb harmony and very fine tannins, the acidity is very integrated and the wine is seamless, with fine chalky minerality and a bitterness in the finish that is salty rather than sweet.

95Vinous / IWC

...intense, complex nose delivers bold notes of plum, black currant, blackberry, blueberry and orange zest plus a hint of pyrazine, followed by layers of roasted red pepper, oaky spices and herbs...profound wine with lively but gentle tannins, firm acidity (pH 3.45) and good body. Lengthy, complex finish.

94Wine Enthusiast

Hints of rosemary and mint lend freshness to rich flavors of ripe black cherry and plum in this elegant blend. It is loaded with raspberry, black cherry, green bell pepper and perfectly integrated toasted oak flavors. The structured palate offers fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. It has a lingering delicious finish.

92Wine Spectator

Well-structured and full of a zesty mix of concentrated dark fruit, hot spice and forest floor flavors. Chocolate torte notes on the powerful finish, with hints of fresh ground coffee bean.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Much bigger and rounder than French Cabernet Franc! With tannins and freshness. Floral and juicy.

REGION

Argentina, Mendoza (Cuyo)

Mendoza on the western edge of Argentina is the nation’s largest and most important wine producing region. With about a billion acres under vine, the region of Mendoza alone has nearly half as many vineyards acres as all of the United States. Located on the edge of the Andes, vineyards here are high, usually 2,000 to 3,600 feet above sea level, yet they enjoy a relatively temperate climate and four distinct seasons. The soil is sandy and alluvial with clay underneath and moderate rainfall encourages growth. Historically Argentina, and Mendoza, grew pink skin grapes for slightly sweet pink or white wines. Those grapes are still grown for bulk jug wine. Since the late 1980s, however, Malbec has been Mendoza’s most important grape, since it makes a rich, dark, robust, age-worth red. The second most important red grape is Bonarda, which is thought to be the same grape that California growers know as Charbono. Italian and Spanish red grapes including Sangiovese, Barbera and Tempranillo were brought by immigrants, and they are grown today. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Torrontés and numerous other red and white grapes are also grown successfully.

VINTAGE

2016 El Enemigo Gran Enemigo

From the combined efforts of Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil