Description

98 pts – Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo): “Vibrant and unapologetically expressive, it opens with pure blackberry and currant... It feels precise and energized, capturing the freshness and momentum of the 2022 vintage. A bold, modern interpretation of Cabernet Franc from Agrelo.”

Gran Enemigo Agrelo Single Vineyard 2022 comes from a Catena-owned vineyard rooted in deep clay soils, irrigated only once. This site consistently delivers wines of remarkable balance, buffering vintage effects and offering moderate alcohol, restraint, and excellent freshness. Agrelo is known for its signature profile of spices, clove, herbs, berries, and floral notes, while the élevage adds subtle toasted and smoky nuances. The wine is savory, precise, and refined, with very fine-grained tannins. Although labeled as Cabernet Franc, it includes 15% Malbec, aged for 15 months in ancient oak foudres.
— Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate – Robert Parker

“Fresh raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, pine needles, thyme, sandalwood, and clove on the nose. Medium-bodied with a very fine and precise tannic frame. Focused, compact, and still very youthful, with mineral and dried spice notes lingering on the finish.”
— James Suckling

TECHNICAL SHEET

• Winery: El Enemigo
• Type: Red Wine
• Varietal: Cabernet Franc
• Blend: 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
• Aging: 15 months in 100-year-old oak foudres
• Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
• Alcohol: 13.9%
• Region: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)
• Country: Argentina
• Food Pairing: Red meats, pork, poultry, grilled and smoked dishes, asado, soft and aged cheeses, onion-based sauces, mushrooms, legumes, black pepper sauces, herb-seasoned dishes, exotic spices, starch-based dishes
• Aging Potential: Over 10 years