Gran Enemigo Gualtallary

Gran Enemigo Gualtallary

Wine Description

Winemaking is spread between the Catena family winery in the Uco Valley and Alejandro's own barrel room in his garden of Chachingo - The Republic - where his young son rides a horse among olive trees and where dogs and chickens share the grounds with the Vigil family and the winery.

Alejandro Vigil
Adrianna
Aleanna Winery
Alejandro Vigil
Chacayes
Concrete Egg with Soil Map
Enemigo Vineyard
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Acclaim
“Ink and licorice with blackberry and black olive aromas. Medium-to full-bodied with round, fine tannins that are crunchy and refined. It has a juicy undertone and a savory finish. Just a hint of cedar and caramel at the end.” — James Suckling, Feb 2024
“The 2019 Blend Gran Enemigo Gualtallary combines 40% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. It underwent a 15-month aging process in used foudres. A dark purple hue. The complex nose unveils alluring cherry and cassis intertwined with nuances of ashes, herbs and pepper. Dry, ample and creamy on the palate, it offers a juicy flow and a pleasantly velvety texture. This bold and complex red lingers long with fruity and herbal notes.”
— Vinous, Sep 2023
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Uco Valley
Soil composition
Deep-Calcareous and Rocky
Training method
Guyot
Elevation:
4,800 feet
Vines/acre:
2,500
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,500
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
5
Varietal composition:
85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Barriques
Fermentation temperature:
72 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration
Type of aging container:
Barrels
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
7 months
Total SO2
89
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.04
Acidity:
7.1 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
31.5 g/L
Total SO2
89
Residual sugar:
3.52 g/L