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 2021 Cabernet Franc, crafted from grapes planted in Gualtallary in the late 1990s after selection in Barrancas, also contains 10% Malbec. It has a delicate purple hue and aromas of licorice, blackberry and a whisper of ash. Lean yet flavorful, the palate is anchored by fine acidity and finishes with a subtle touch of fruit. Structured more like a white wine, this Cabernet Franc uses acidity as its backbone, giving it a fresh, lifted profile. — Vinous, Nov 2024
“One of the wines that has turned El Enemigo into a global phenomenon, this cleverly marketed Cabernet Franc includes 10% Malbec for an extra layer of complexity. Graphite, rose petal and jarilla aromas are an appealing introduction to a smooth, sweetly fruited palate of chocolate, black cherry and patisserie spices.” — Tim Atkin, MW, Jun 2024
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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:
90% Cabernet Franc, 10% 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
Total SO2
89
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.0
Acidity:
6.3 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Total SO2
89
Residual sugar:
3.0 g/L