2022 El Enemigo Chardonnay
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2030 |
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Founders: El Enemigo was founded by Alejandro Vigil, a renowned winemaker and vineyard director at Catena Zapata, and Adrianna Catena, daughter of Nicolás Catena, the founder of Catena Zapata. The concept for these unique wines was born on the day that Nicolas Catena received the 'Decanter Man of the Year' Award. During the walk after the event, his daughter Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil decided to start making wine together with deep respect for the history and tradition of the Catena family. Adrianna Catena is a passionate historian and Alejandro Vigil is at that time Head Winemaker at Bodega Catena Zapata. Alejandro later receives the highest ever rating for a Cabernet Franc by Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate for his El Gran Enemigo Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary.
The El Enemigo Chardonnay is a complex and elegant Chardonnay with a nice balance between fruitiness and minerality, characterized by notes of apple, citrus and subtle wood influences. This Chardonnay has a controlled alcohol content and great freshness (not unimportant nowadays with the many heavy and high in alcohol Chardonnays of 14 or more) and finishes dry and very tasty. Vigil likes to have some flor in some of his wines, which gives them a special complexity and palatability. It was produced with grapes from Gualtallary, which always adds extra freshness when picked at the right moment. The wine matured for nine months in 500-liter oak barrels and there is always some flor in the élevage.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Winery | El Enemigo |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$25
Drink Date:
2023 - 2030
The 2021 Chardonnay was phenomenal, way above the expectations for the price point. It was produced with pristine grapes from Gualtallary that in the cool 2021 vintage achieved 13.5% alcohol but kept a low pH of 3.05 and 7.7 grams of acidity. It matured in oak barrels that were not topped up and let to develop a veil of flor yeast. The barrels were 500-liter ones, and despite 35% of them being new, the wine doesn't feel marked by the wood. It has the chalky texture of the limestone soils. Superb! This is a bargain that is approachable now, but it should also develop nicely in bottle. 19,600 bottles produced.
There are some new wines at El Enemigo, a project from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena that does not stop growing. They produce an impressive 1.2 million bottles between all the ranges. They are also going to plant some more vineyards with Chardonnay.
Published: Nov 30, 2022
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James Suckling
96
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 19
El Enemigo Chardonnay Mendoza 2022
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024
Color
White
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Vintage
2022
A consistently impressive chardonnay that highlights purity and saline minerality. Salted lemons, sliced apples, seashells and stones drizzled with a touch of oak spice. Full-bodied yet tense and lightly saline on the palate, with bright acidity and a pure, lengthy finish. Nervy and simply delicious. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2031
From: Argentina: New White Releases (Oct 2024)
The 2022 Chardonnay hails from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with some under velo de flor, this bright green-gold wine reveals aromas of peaches and pears with a hint of cashew and a slightly oaky backdrop. Dry and lean, the palate lingers with a chalky mouthfeel. This is a modern high-altitude Chardonnay.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on October 2024
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El Enemigo is a leading winery in Argentina, which is known for its high-quality wines that reflect the country's rich winemaking tradition. The winery was founded by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena, who combine their passion for wine and innovation to create unique and expressive wines. The concept for these unique wines was born on the day Nicolas Catena received the 'Decanter Man of the Year' Award. During the walk after this event, his daughter Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil decided to start making wine together with deep respect for the history and tradition of the Catena family. Adrianna Catena is a passionate historian and Alejandro Vigil is at that time Head Winemaker at Bodega Catena Zapata. Alejandro later received the highest rating ever for a Cabernet Franc by Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate with his El Gran Enemigo Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary.
Founding and Philosophy
- Founders: El Enemigo was founded by Alejandro Vigil, a renowned winemaker and director of vineyards at Catena Zapata, and Adrianna Catena, the daughter of Nicolás Catena, the founder of Catena Zapata.
- Philosophy: The winery strives to create wines that reflect both the terroir of Argentina and European winemaking traditions. They focus on quality and expression, with a strong emphasis on preserving the natural characteristics of the grapes.
Relationship with Catena Zapata
- Catena Zapata: Catena Zapata is one of the most prestigious wineries in Argentina and has had a significant impact on the country's modern wine industry. The winery is known for its pioneering work in introducing new winemaking techniques and improving the quality of Argentine wines on an international level.
- Collaboration: The collaboration between Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena at El Enemigo brings together the expertise and tradition of Catena Zapata with an innovative and adventurous approach to winemaking. Alejandro Vigil's in-depth knowledge of winemaking and Adrianna Catena's background and passion for wine make El Enemigo a powerful and creative winery.
What Makes the Wines Unique?
- Terroir Expression: El Enemigo strives to capture Argentina's unique terroir in every bottle. They carefully select vineyards with different soil types and microclimates to produce wines that are a deep and complex expression of the land.
- Innovation: The winery is experimenting with different winemaking techniques and grape varieties to create unique and distinctive wines. They combine traditional methods with modern innovations to create wines that are both classic and contemporary.
- Sustainability: El Enemigo is committed to sustainable viticultural practices. They minimize the use of chemical agents in the vineyards and are committed to eco-friendly methods to maintain the health of the vineyards and the ecosystem.
- Handicraft: El Enemigo's wines are made by hand, from the picking of the grapes to the bottling. This meticulous approach ensures that each bottle is of high quality and offers the best expression of the vintage and terroir.
Famous Wines of El Enemigo
- El Enemigo Malbec: A rich and full-bodied Malbec that captures the essence of the Argentine terroir, with notes of dark berries, spices, and a hint of chocolate.
- El Enemigo Chardonnay: A complex and elegant Chardonnay with a nice balance of fruitiness and minerality, often characterized by notes of apple, citrus, and subtle wood influences.
- El Enemigo Cabernet Franc: A distinctive and expressive Cabernet Franc with notes of red fruits, spices and a pleasant freshness, which shows the versatility of this grape.
Founders: El Enemigo was founded by Alejandro Vigil, a renowned winemaker and vineyard director at Catena Zapata, and Adrianna Catena, daughter of Nicolás Catena, the founder of Catena Zapata. The concept for these unique wines was born on the day that Nicolas Catena received the 'Decanter Man of the Year' Award. During the walk after the event, his daughter Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil decided to start making wine together with deep respect for the history and tradition of the Catena family. Adrianna Catena is a passionate historian and Alejandro Vigil is at that time Head Winemaker at Bodega Catena Zapata. Alejandro later receives the highest ever rating for a Cabernet Franc by Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate for his El Gran Enemigo Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary.
The El Enemigo Chardonnay is a complex and elegant Chardonnay with a nice balance between fruitiness and minerality, characterized by notes of apple, citrus and subtle wood influences. This Chardonnay has a controlled alcohol content and great freshness (not unimportant nowadays with the many heavy and high in alcohol Chardonnays of 14 or more) and finishes dry and very tasty. Vigil likes to have some flor in some of his wines, which gives them a special complexity and palatability. It was produced with grapes from Gualtallary, which always adds extra freshness when picked at the right moment. The wine matured for nine months in 500-liter oak barrels and there is always some flor in the élevage.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Argentina |
| Region | Mendoza |
| Winery | El Enemigo |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2030 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 94
Reviewed by:
Luis Gutiérrez
Release Price:
$25
Drink Date:
2023 - 2030
The 2021 Chardonnay was phenomenal, way above the expectations for the price point. It was produced with pristine grapes from Gualtallary that in the cool 2021 vintage achieved 13.5% alcohol but kept a low pH of 3.05 and 7.7 grams of acidity. It matured in oak barrels that were not topped up and let to develop a veil of flor yeast. The barrels were 500-liter ones, and despite 35% of them being new, the wine doesn't feel marked by the wood. It has the chalky texture of the limestone soils. Superb! This is a bargain that is approachable now, but it should also develop nicely in bottle. 19,600 bottles produced.
There are some new wines at El Enemigo, a project from Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena that does not stop growing. They produce an impressive 1.2 million bottles between all the ranges. They are also going to plant some more vineyards with Chardonnay.
Published: Nov 30, 2022
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
96
Avg Price (ex-tax)
$ 19
El Enemigo Chardonnay Mendoza 2022
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024
Color
White
Country
Argentina
Region
Mendoza
Vintage
2022
A consistently impressive chardonnay that highlights purity and saline minerality. Salted lemons, sliced apples, seashells and stones drizzled with a touch of oak spice. Full-bodied yet tense and lightly saline on the palate, with bright acidity and a pure, lengthy finish. Nervy and simply delicious. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
Drinking Window
2024 - 2031
From: Argentina: New White Releases (Oct 2024)
The 2022 Chardonnay hails from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels, with some under velo de flor, this bright green-gold wine reveals aromas of peaches and pears with a hint of cashew and a slightly oaky backdrop. Dry and lean, the palate lingers with a chalky mouthfeel. This is a modern high-altitude Chardonnay.
- By Joaquín Hidalgo on October 2024
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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El Enemigo is a leading winery in Argentina, which is known for its high-quality wines that reflect the country's rich winemaking tradition. The winery was founded by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena, who combine their passion for wine and innovation to create unique and expressive wines. The concept for these unique wines was born on the day Nicolas Catena received the 'Decanter Man of the Year' Award. During the walk after this event, his daughter Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil decided to start making wine together with deep respect for the history and tradition of the Catena family. Adrianna Catena is a passionate historian and Alejandro Vigil is at that time Head Winemaker at Bodega Catena Zapata. Alejandro later received the highest rating ever for a Cabernet Franc by Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate with his El Gran Enemigo Cabernet Franc from Gualtallary.
Founding and Philosophy
- Founders: El Enemigo was founded by Alejandro Vigil, a renowned winemaker and director of vineyards at Catena Zapata, and Adrianna Catena, the daughter of Nicolás Catena, the founder of Catena Zapata.
- Philosophy: The winery strives to create wines that reflect both the terroir of Argentina and European winemaking traditions. They focus on quality and expression, with a strong emphasis on preserving the natural characteristics of the grapes.
Relationship with Catena Zapata
- Catena Zapata: Catena Zapata is one of the most prestigious wineries in Argentina and has had a significant impact on the country's modern wine industry. The winery is known for its pioneering work in introducing new winemaking techniques and improving the quality of Argentine wines on an international level.
- Collaboration: The collaboration between Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena at El Enemigo brings together the expertise and tradition of Catena Zapata with an innovative and adventurous approach to winemaking. Alejandro Vigil's in-depth knowledge of winemaking and Adrianna Catena's background and passion for wine make El Enemigo a powerful and creative winery.
What Makes the Wines Unique?
- Terroir Expression: El Enemigo strives to capture Argentina's unique terroir in every bottle. They carefully select vineyards with different soil types and microclimates to produce wines that are a deep and complex expression of the land.
- Innovation: The winery is experimenting with different winemaking techniques and grape varieties to create unique and distinctive wines. They combine traditional methods with modern innovations to create wines that are both classic and contemporary.
- Sustainability: El Enemigo is committed to sustainable viticultural practices. They minimize the use of chemical agents in the vineyards and are committed to eco-friendly methods to maintain the health of the vineyards and the ecosystem.
- Handicraft: El Enemigo's wines are made by hand, from the picking of the grapes to the bottling. This meticulous approach ensures that each bottle is of high quality and offers the best expression of the vintage and terroir.
Famous Wines of El Enemigo
- El Enemigo Malbec: A rich and full-bodied Malbec that captures the essence of the Argentine terroir, with notes of dark berries, spices, and a hint of chocolate.
- El Enemigo Chardonnay: A complex and elegant Chardonnay with a nice balance of fruitiness and minerality, often characterized by notes of apple, citrus, and subtle wood influences.
- El Enemigo Cabernet Franc: A distinctive and expressive Cabernet Franc with notes of red fruits, spices and a pleasant freshness, which shows the versatility of this grape.