Gran Enemigo Agrelo

Gran Enemigo Agrelo

The Gran Enemigo wines are considered the ultimate in refinement and aging potential. 

Winemaking is spread between the Catena family winery in the Uco Valley and Alejandro's own barrel room in his garden of Chachingo - The Republic - where his young son rides a horse among olive trees and where dogs and chickens share the grounds with the Vigil family and the winery.

Tasting Notes

El Gran Enemigo Agrelo is deep purple with red highlights. Its aromas are intense and elegant. Cabernet Franc brings light notes of eucalyptus and thyme. Malbec brings notes of ripe black fruits, blackberries, and black cherries. The oak aging adds a touch of chocolate and vanilla to blend. Excellent balance and elegant. This wine was made in honor of the old Pomerol style, where Cabernet Franc was blended with the other Bordeaux varieties.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with roast chicken, turkey, duck, and other game birds, along with seared steak and veal.

The Gran Enemigo wines are considered the ultimate in refinement and aging potential. 

Winemaking is spread between the Catena family winery in the Uco Valley and Alejandro's own barrel room in his garden of Chachingo - The Republic - where his young son rides a horse among olive trees and where dogs and chickens share the grounds with the Vigil family and the winery.

Tasting Notes

El Gran Enemigo Agrelo is deep purple with red highlights. Its aromas are intense and elegant. Cabernet Franc brings light notes of eucalyptus and thyme. Malbec brings notes of ripe black fruits, blackberries, and black cherries. The oak aging adds a touch of chocolate and vanilla to blend. Excellent balance and elegant. This wine was made in honor of the old Pomerol style, where Cabernet Franc was blended with the other Bordeaux varieties.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with roast chicken, turkey, duck, and other game birds, along with seared steak and veal.

Sustainably Farmed
Organic

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Uco Valley
Soil composition:
Clay
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
3,050 feet
Vines/acre:
High Density
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Certified Sustainable by Bodegas de Argentina

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
23
Varietal composition:
85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Barriques
Fermentation temperature:
72 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Total SO2:
92

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.05
Acidity:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
31.5 g/L
Total SO2:
92
Residual sugar:
3.15 g/L