El Enemigo Cabernet Franc

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Wine Description

Adrianna Catena grew up drinking Old-World Bordeaux with her father.  She will never forget the first time dad received a shipment of wine from France and opened a bottle of Cheval Blanc for her. 

Alejandro Vigil served Angelica Zapata Cabernet Franc at his wedding.  It's as if both Alejandro and Adrianna were born with a taste for the peppery aromas, grainy tannins and freshness of this variety.

Alejandro Vigil
Adrianna
Aleanna Winery
Alejandro Vigil
Chacayes
Concrete Egg with Soil Map
Enemigo Vineyard
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Acclaim
BEST OTHER RED: “Alejandro Vigil never seems to make pure varietal reds, such is his desire to include other things, such as the 6% Malbec in this cuvée. This is a brilliant cool climate red with silky tannins, scented, cut grass aromas, zippy acidity and deftly integrated oak.”
— Tim Atkin, May 2017
“A vivid and fruity cabernet franc with a linear edge and focus. Medium to full body, firm and silk tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink now.”
— James Suckling, Jun 2017
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Gualtallary, Tupungato
Soil composition
Calcareous and Rocky
Elevation:
4,620-4,851 feet
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
28
Varietal composition:
92% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
22 days
Fermentation temperature:
82 °F
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
16 months
Age of Aging Container:
20% New
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Analytical Data
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