El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2023 is a high-altitude Argentine red from Gualtallary, in Mendoza's Uco Valley. It is made by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena from vineyards at roughly 4,600 to 4,850 feet, on rocky, chalky soils.
The blend is 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec, aged 16 months in French oak, 20% of it new.
In the glass it is ruby red with violet tones. The nose shows juicy plum, raspberry, ripe currant and cassis, with black pepper, clove and tobacco leaf. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and balanced, with cedar and vanilla, supple tannins, fresh acidity and a persistent finish.
Pair it with smoky barbecue, herb-roasted pork, lentil stew or eggplant Parmesan.
Scores: 95 Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Wine Advocate, 93 James Suckling, 91 Tim Atkin MW.
El Enemigo Cabernet Franc 2023 is a high-altitude Argentine red from Gualtallary, in Mendoza's Uco Valley. It is made by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena from vineyards at roughly 4,600 to 4,850 feet, on rocky, chalky soils.
The blend is 90% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec, aged 16 months in French oak, 20% of it new.
In the glass it is ruby red with violet tones. The nose shows juicy plum, raspberry, ripe currant and cassis, with black pepper, clove and tobacco leaf. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and balanced, with cedar and vanilla, supple tannins, fresh acidity and a persistent finish.
Pair it with smoky barbecue, herb-roasted pork, lentil stew or eggplant Parmesan.
Scores: 95 Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Wine Advocate, 93 James Suckling, 91 Tim Atkin MW.
