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Gran Enemigo Agrelo Single Vineyard 2019

Gran Enemigo Agrelo Single Vineyard

2019
97
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Spec sheet

TypeRed wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti14.0%

The wine

The joint efforts of Adrianna Catena (historian and passionate about the land) and Alejandro Vigil (oenologist and agricultural engineer) have given rise to a new gem from El Enemigo, the project they share, called Gran Enemigo Agrelo Single Vineyard, a red of historic character and revolutionary profile, a wine which soaks up tradition and rebels against resistance to change.

Perhaps the best Cabernet Franc made in Argentina, the Gran Enemigo Agrelo doesn't come about from an overwhelming desire to show off the varietal, but to showcase the landscape, a magical location. At an altitude of 980 metres and on originally alluvial soils, a very special microclimate leaves a conclusive mark on the soul of this mature and spicy red, in which the Malbec adds a finishing touch to the Cabernet Franc's merits.

The clay soil, which millions of years ago was covered by a lake, and a harvest spread over four sessions enable the grapes to reach perfect maturity as well as conveying a strong mineral touch to the wine. The altitude ensures freshness and the ageing brings out smoky and spicy aromas. The black fruit and rough tannins end up by rounding off a truly impressive aromatic display and mouthfeel which recall the Bordeaux wines of times past.

Drinking and storing

Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC

Food pairing

Roasted poultry / Roast lamb / Peppered steak

Ratings and awards

202095 PK
201997 PK
201896 PK97 SK93 TA
201796 PK
201696 PK97 SK
201595 PK
PK: ParkerSK: SucklingTA: Tim atkin

Wine critics reviewsReviews by Parker

The 2018 Gran Enemigo Agrelo Single Vineyard comes from a vineyard by the Catena winery, from deep clay soils irrigated only once. The vineyard tends to produce very regular wines that cushion the effects of the vintage and have moderate alcohol (this has 13.5%), good restraint and very good freshness. At Agrelo, you always get spices, clove and herbs, berries and flowers, and the élevage provides some toasted and smoky undertones. This is tasty and has very fine tannins. It's mostly Cabernet Franc, mentioned on the label, but it also contains 15% Malbec that matured in an ancient oak foudre for 15 months. 7,200 bottles were filled July 2019.

— Luis Gutiérrez (30/11/2022)Robert Parker Wine Advocate Vintage 2018 - 96 PARKER

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The winery

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