El Enemigo Bonarda

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Wine Description

This Bonarda is a tribute to old Bonardas of the Eastern Mendoza, a wine made in a traditional Mendoza style.

Alejandro Vigil
Adrianna
Aleanna Winery
Alejandro Vigil
Chacayes
Concrete Egg with Soil Map
Enemigo Vineyard
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Acclaim
“Unlike the Single Vineyard Bonardas, this is blended with 15% Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. It’s remarkable what the latter grape brings to the blend, lifting the perfume and freshening the cuvée. Textured, grassy and smooth with a hint of spice from 20% whole bunches.”
— Tim Atkin, May 2017
“This is super bonarda with licorice, tar and berry character. Medium to full body, juicy and fruity. Like the tea undertone to this. Fascinating. Drink now.”
— James Suckling, Jun 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The El Mirador, Rivadavia, and Gualtallary vineyards
Soil composition
Calcareous, Rocky, and Sand
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
2,145-4,851 feet
Vines/acre:
2,200
Exposure:
Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1950
Harvest time:
March
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
25
Varietal composition:
85% Bonarda and 15% Cabernet Franc
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French/American
Length of aging before bottling:
18 months
Age of Aging Container:
70%/ 30% New
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Analytical Data
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