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Discover the Elegance of Gran Enemigo Red Blend 2021 from Valle de Uco

Experience the Gran Enemigo Red Blend Valle de Uco 2021, an exceptional Argentine wine crafted by renowned winemaker Alejandro Vigil of Bodega Aleanna. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in Gualtallary, Tupungato, at 1,470 metres (4,822 ft) above sea level, this premium red blend offers a unique expression of Mendoza’s Valle de Uco terroir. A sophisticated marriage of Malbec (40%), Cabernet Sauvignon (25%), Cabernet Franc (25%), Merlot (5%), and Petit Verdot (5%), this wine is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts seeking fine wines from Argentina.

Tasting Notes – Gran Enemigo Red Blend Valle de Uco 2021

The nose opens with lifted aromas of blackcurrant, wild blackberry, and violet, laced with subtle hints of graphite, cedar, and dried herbs. On the palate, ripe dark fruits are seamlessly integrated with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity, revealing layers of mineral complexity, dark chocolate, and a touch of floral lift. A long, elegant finish with superb ageing potential.

Vineyard and Terroir – High-Altitude Elegance

Vineyards

• Location: Gualtallary, Tupungato, Valle de Uco

• Altitude: 1,470 masl (4,822 ft)

• Vineyard Type: High-density planting

Soils

• Malbec: Sandy loam with limestone and rocky subsoil

• Cabernet Franc: Calcareous, rocky soil

• Cabernet Sauvignon: Deep sandy soil

• Petit Verdot: Sandy soil

This diversity of soil compositions contributes to the exceptional complexity and minerality of the final wine.

Winemaking – Artisan Craftsmanship

• Fermentation: In barrel at 22°C

• Cold maceration: 5 days

• Total maceration: 23 days

• Whole bunch inclusion: 30%

• Harvest times: Staggered across 1.5 months for optimal ripeness

• Ageing: 15 months in 100-year-old foudres

• Oak: French oak barrels (2nd and 3rd use)

Winemaker Alejandro Vigil employs traditional methods and minimal intervention, resulting in a wine of finesse and precision.