Description

Score: 99 James Suckling – 97 pts Tim Atkin – Best Red Blend of the Year 2025

El Enemigo As Bravas Malbec 2017 is one of the most refined gems in the El Enemigo portfolio and was selected by Tim Atkin as Argentina’s Best Red Blend of the Year. Crafted from a tiny 1.7-hectare parcel in El Cepillo, this wine expresses with purity the character of the southernmost Uco Valley, shaped by a cool climate and calcareous soils of marine origin.

"As Bravas is my favorite among El Enemigo’s reds and one of Argentina’s wines of the year. Co-fermented with whole clusters of Malbec and 5% Semillón, it delivers a style typical of the cooler climates of the Uco Valley, with aromas of bay leaf, rose petals, and thyme, fine tannins, minimal oak influence, and a juicy palate with notes of plum, redcurrant, white pepper, and wild strawberries. Sublime." — Tim Atkin, MW

Technical Sheet

• Winery: El Enemigo (Aleanna Winery)

• Type: Red Wine

• Vintage: 2017

• Varietal: Blend

• Blend: 95% Malbec, 5% Semillón

• Aging: 64 months in 2,000-liter oak foudres + 12 months of bottle aging

• Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil

• Alcohol: 13.5%

• Region: El Cepillo, Uco Valley, Mendoza (1,300 m a.s.l.)

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Grilled red meats, game dishes, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses, and mountain cuisine

• Aging Potential: Over 15 years

• Score: 99 James Suckling – 97 pts Tim Atkin – Best Red Blend of the Year 2025