El Enemigo

Chardonnay

El Enemigo

Chardonnay

“Alejandro Vigil is a master of Chardonnay, as well as a man who likes to push boundaries, which is why this impressive white was made with a little flor, just like a Fino Sherry. Toasty, spicy and salty, this is briney and refreshing with some honeyed notes”.

Wine Production

Vinification:  In french oak barrels of 500 lt. 35% new. Wild yeast, Max. temp. 18º C for 40 days

Aging: 9 months in french oak with veil.  500 lt barrels.

Tasting Notes

 “Jura was the influence and inspiration for this stunning Chardonnay, aged under flor. Leesy, racy, saline and yeasty, with a core of acidity, subtle oak and a long, tapering finish. A boundary-pushing white for Argentina.” (Best Chardonnays of the Year)- Tim Atkin, MW - 95

“A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel.”-Jamessuckling.com - 98

“Alejandro Vigil is a master of Chardonnay, as well as a man who likes to push boundaries, which is why this impressive white was made with a little flor, just like a Fino Sherry. Toasty, spicy and salty, this is briney and refreshing with some honeyed notes”.

Wine Production

Vinification:  In french oak barrels of 500 lt. 35% new. Wild yeast, Max. temp. 18º C for 40 days

Aging: 9 months in french oak with veil.  500 lt barrels.

Tasting Notes

 “Jura was the influence and inspiration for this stunning Chardonnay, aged under flor. Leesy, racy, saline and yeasty, with a core of acidity, subtle oak and a long, tapering finish. A boundary-pushing white for Argentina.” (Best Chardonnays of the Year)- Tim Atkin, MW - 95

“A tight and beautiful white with a dense palate of beautiful, ripe lemons and apples. Layered and refined with phenolic tension. Complex yeast and hints of oak and flor. Full body. Great length. 80 per cent flor-growth in barrel.”-Jamessuckling.com - 98

Sustainably Farmed
Organic Practices

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Uco Valley
Soil composition:
Calcareous and Rocky
Elevation:
4757 ft feet

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
Barrels
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Size of aging container:
500 lts
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
9 months
Total SO2:
121

Analytical Data

Alcohol:
13.5 %
Total SO2:
121
Residual sugar:
2 g/L

About the Vineyard

Vineyards:   Gualtallary, Tupungato  (Valle de Uco)