El Enemigo Cabernet Franc Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Gualtallary 2020
Product details
| Management number | 248685864 | Release Date | 2026/09/03 | List Price | US$44.10 | Model Number | 248685864 | ||
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A 99-Point Masterpiece from the Heights of Mendoza
El Enemigo has redefined Argentine fine wine with their Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Gualtallary, and the 2020 vintage is the pinnacle of that achievement. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Gualtallary — one of the Uco Valley’s most extreme and celebrated terroirs — this Cabernet Franc-led blend is ethereal, powerful, and built for the long haul. Fermented in concrete with indigenous yeasts and partial whole clusters, it is a wine of rare precision and inner energy.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2020
- The Wine Advocate — 99 pts: “Nothing but phenomenal. Very fresh and balanced... subtle and ethereal within the powerful and exuberant character from Gualtallary. Intense and powerful, but something makes it feel light on its feet with great inner power.”
- James Suckling — 96 pts: “Ink and licorice with blackberry and black olive aromas. Round, fine tannins that are crunchy and refined. Juicy undertone and a savory finish.”
- Vinous — 95 pts: “Intense bouquet of grapefruit, violet and wild herbs. Natural fruit flavors highlighted by blackberry hints and a chalky texture, culminating in a long, fruit-driven finish.”
- Wine Spectator — 93 pts: “Fresh rosemary, graphite and tobacco accents meld with an elegant raspberry and plum core. Drink now through 2040.”
Winemaker Notes
El Enemigo Cabernet Franc Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Gualtallary 2020
Deep purple with red highlights. Intense and elegant aromas of sweet spices, black pepper, eucalyptus, and thyme from the Cabernet Franc, with ripe blackberries and black cherries from the Malbec. Complex on the palate with structured tannins, a touch of chocolate and vanilla from oak aging, and a very long, persistent finish.
Vineyard & Provenance
- Blend: Cabernet Franc, Malbec
- Appellation: Gualtallary, Mendoza, Argentina
- Producer: El Enemigo / Achaval Ferrer
- Vintage: 2020
- Fermentation: Concrete, indigenous yeasts, partial whole clusters
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
A natural match for the finest cuts — excellent with grilled meats, aged cheeses, lamb, and hearty braised dishes.
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