2023 El Enemigo Chardonnay

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.