Gran Enemigo
Wine Description
In the spectrum of people who pay attention to detail, winemakers are often incredibly detail-oriented. This can sometimes spill over to become an internal battled, and, as Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena state, "We are our own worst enemy." El Enemigo pays homage to this internal struggle.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Soil composition
Varied
Elevation:
3000-5000 feet
Vines/acre:
4000
Yield/acre:
2.2 tons
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
30
Varietal composition:
60% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot
Fermentation container:
Oak Barrel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
22 days
Fermentation temperature:
84.2 °F
Maceration technique:
Punch down and delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Oak
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French and American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
15 Months if 100 year old foudre.
Age of Aging Container:
35% New
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
6.3 g/L
Alcohol:
13.9 %
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