El Enemigo Chardonnay

El Enemigo Chardonnay

Wine Description

“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”.

Alejandro Vigil
Adrianna
Aleanna Winery
Alejandro Vigil
Chacayes
Concrete Egg with Soil Map
Enemigo Vineyard
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Acclaim
“Alejandro Vigil allows a little flor to develop on the surface of his complex Gualtallary Chardonnay, giving it a salty undertone. Flavours of oatmeal, orange peel and waxed lemons are complemented by some oak spice and sweetness and a drizzle of dried honey.” — Tim Atkin, MW, Jun 2024
“A consistently impressive Chardonnay that highlights purity and saline minerality. Salted lemons, sliced apples, seashells and stones drizzled with a touch of oak spice. Full-bodied yet tense and lightly saline on the palate, with bright acidity and a pure, lengthy finish. Nervy and simply delicious.” — James Suckling, Apr 2024
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Uco Valley
Soil composition
Calcareous and Rocky
Elevation:
4757 ft feet
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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
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.04
Acidity:
7.6 g/L
Alcohol:
13 %
Total SO2
121
Residual sugar:
2 g/L
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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.

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About the Vineyard

Vineyards:   Gualtallary, Tupungato  (Valle de Uco)