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
“The 2021 Chardonnay hails from Gualtallary, Uco Valley. It was aged up to 12 months in used 500L French oak barrels with a little flor. Yellow with a golden sheen. The nose presents enticing dried fruit and chamomile aromas with hazel and other nutty notes against an oaky backdrop. The palate has a lean, dry character, with a broad, vibrant mouthfeel establishing a surprising balance between the dry texture and nimble flow. A stylishly distinctive mountain Chardonnay.” — Vinous, Jul 2023
“A hint of flint and gunpowder with waxed lemon, oyster shell, mango and salted green apples. Quite a textured, saline expression of chardonnay with tangy flavors and a mineral drive. Full-bodied and reductive with phenolic support. Savory, saline and mouthwatering finish. Love the austerity here.” – #6  — James Suckling, Jan 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
Alcohol:
13.5 %
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)