El Enemigo Cabernet Franc

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc

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
“The nose has floral aromas and a trace of oak spices. This vintage shows a ripe palate, with leafy flavors and ripe fruit in the form of plums and figs. It’s soft and balanced and finishes with pleasant spicy notes.” — Wine Enthusiast, Dec 2023
“The 2020 Cabernet Franc incorporates a 10% touch of Malbec and originates from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. It underwent a 15-month aging process in used foudres. It's a dark and intense purple color. The nose reveals notes of ashes and herbs, interwoven with a subtle hint of jalapeño, set against a backdrop of black fruit and cedar. Dry and delicately lean, the palate is tightly structured and juicy, thanks to its fine-grained tannins. The vibrant palate concludes with a lingering thyme finish.”
— Vinous, Sep 2023
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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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