El Enemigo Valle de Uco Mendoza Malbec 2022 | Buy Argentine Malbec Online

Discover the El Enemigo Malbec 2022, an exceptional high-altitude Argentine Malbec from Mendoza’s renowned Uco Valley. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker Alejandro Vigil, this wine is a benchmark expression of Gualtallary terroir—offering power, elegance, and remarkable structure.

Buy El Enemigo Malbec 2022 — Taste the Heart of Uco Valley

El Enemigo Valle de Uco Malbec 2022 is a premium red wine blend composed of 90% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. Sourced from vineyards situated at 1470 metres (4822 feet) above sea level in Gualtallary, Tupungato, this wine is shaped by deep calcareous and rocky soils, imparting distinctive minerality and complexity.

Vinification and Ageing

This vintage is fermented with wild yeasts, undergoing a maximum fermentation temperature of 29°C (84°F) over 20 days, with a total maceration period of 30 days. The wine matures gracefully for 15 months in 100-year-old foudres, allowing gentle oxygenation and texture integration without excessive oak influence.
Alcohol: 13.5% | Acidity / pH: 6.1 / 3.02

Tasting Notes

On the nose, expect vibrant aromas of blackberry, violet, and subtle hints of graphite and dried herbs. The palate is finely structured, offering dark plum, cassis, and black cherry, intertwined with savoury notes of spice and a characteristic chalky minerality. The wine's refreshing acidity and fine tannins culminate in a long, elegant finish.

Vintage Report — Why 2022 is an Exceptional Year

Though the 2019 harvest report is often referenced for context, the 2022 vintage shares many of its hallmarks: an early harvest, reduced yields, and concentrated, aromatic fruit. The cool-climate, high-altitude conditions of the Uco Valley yielded grapes with intense aromatics, firm structure, and natural high acidity. According to Alejandro Vigil, this is one of the finest expressions of Mendoza Malbec in the past decade.

Awards and Accolades

• 92 Points – Tim Atkin MW (2023)

• Gold Medal – International Wine Challenge (2024)

• 93 Points – Descorchados (2024)