Gran Enemigo

Gran Enemigo

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

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 battle, and, as Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena state, "We are our own worst enemy." El Enemigo pays homage to this internal struggle.

Tasting Notes

The nose presents sweet aromas of ripe black fruits with hints of vanilla and chocolate, which appear after the oak aging. The mouthfeel is sweet with structured, persistent tannins due to the natural acidity of this wine, leading into an excellent long finish. 

Food Pairing

This wine pairs well with grilled meat, cheese, or slow-roasted beef dishes.

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

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 battle, and, as Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena state, "We are our own worst enemy." El Enemigo pays homage to this internal struggle.

Tasting Notes

The nose presents sweet aromas of ripe black fruits with hints of vanilla and chocolate, which appear after the oak aging. The mouthfeel is sweet with structured, persistent tannins due to the natural acidity of this wine, leading into an excellent long finish. 

Food Pairing

This wine pairs well with grilled meat, cheese, or slow-roasted beef dishes.

Sustainably Farmed
Organic

Vineyard & Production Info

Soil composition:
Varied
Elevation:
3000-5000 feet
Vines/acre:
4000
Yield/acre:
2.2 tons
Bottles produced of this wine:
19,200
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Certified Sustainable by Bodegas de Argentina

Winemaking & Aging

Maceration length:
30
Varietal composition:
50% Malbec, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
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
Total SO2:
115

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.03
Acidity:
6.3 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
30.2 g/L
Total SO2:
115
Residual sugar:
2.55 g/L