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El Enemigo - Mendoza Malbec 2021

El Enemigo - Mendoza Malbec 2021

94/100

Vinous

93/100

James Suckling

93/100

Robert Parker

Argentina
Malbec
spicy
juicy
pork ribs

"New from the Uco Valley—step into the world of El Enemigo with the estate’s signature wine: a juicy, complex, and seductive Malbec!"

“This 2021 Malbec contains 10% Cabernet Franc from the hillsides of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. After fermenting in new oak barrels, it opens with delicate notes of violet and fresh plum, enhanced by subtle herbaceous hints. Compact yet expressive, its juicy palate reveals notes of plum and licorice, with a balanced and alluring aromatic profile. The wine’s light texture, which reveals pure floral nuances in a long, elegant finish, makes it a true benchmark. 2025–2040” (Vinous 2024)

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Estate

El Enemigo

Vintage

Malbec

Vintage

2021

Designation

Mendoza

Region

Argentina

Grape Varieties

90% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc

Regions

Gualtallary Vineyard, Tupungato, 1,470 meters above sea level, deep, rocky limestone soils

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (maximum 29°C) with indigenous yeasts for 20 days, followed by a 15-day maceration period with minimal punch-downs

Livestock farming

Aged for 15 months in large oak casks (50%), oak barrels (25%), and stainless steel tanks (25%)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

A deep, clear, and brilliant purple color

Nose

Delicate and elegant, it exudes aromas of dark, juicy plum, licorice, and violet, complemented by hints of fresh bell pepper

Palate

An elegant, silky texture; fine yet firm tannins; juicy flavors that harmonize beautifully between dark fruits, licorice, and sweet spices with a subtle minerality; a long, slightly floral finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour ago

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2040

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with beef bourguignon, duck confit, or braised red meat…

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated wine (2022 guide) 93/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

The very young 2021 Malbec follows the path of restraint, balance, harmony, and elegance that we found in the 2019, which I tasted alongside it. It is a carefully crafted Malbec with distinct varietal character, enhanced by a touch of Cabernet Franc, and always with very subtle oak aging to preserve the character of the grape variety and the terroir. It is mineral and stony, with a dry, long finish. 35,000 bottles were bottled in July 2022. 2023–2029

Vinous

Vinous

Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

This 2021 Malbec contains 10% Cabernet Franc from the hillsides of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. After fermenting in new oak barrels, it opens with delicate notes of violet and fresh plum, enhanced by subtle herbaceous hints. Compact yet expressive, its juicy palate reveals notes of plum and licorice, with a balanced and alluring aromatic profile. The wine’s light texture, which reveals pure floral nuances in a long, elegant finish, makes it a true benchmark. 2025–2040

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Abundant red and blue berries with a hint of stone fruit and subtle spices. Juicy and firm on the palate, with a medium- to full-bodied structure and fresh, fine tannins. A fairly long, fruity finish. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.

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