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El Enemigo - Mendoza Malbec 2023

El Enemigo - Mendoza Malbec 2023

92/100

James Suckling

92/100

Descorchados

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!"

"Expressive, it reveals aromas of black cherries, fresh black plums, toasted herbs, and subtle spices. Round, juicy, and pure, it has a medium body and a succulent, fruity finish. Beautiful length on the palate. Ready to drink now, but can also be cellared for a few more years." (James Suckling 2026)

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Estate

El Enemigo

Vintage

Malbec

Vintage

2023

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

Wine Production

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

Livestock Farming

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

Alcohol Content

13,5%

Eye

A deep, clear, and brilliant purple color

Nose

Delicate and elegant, it bursts with 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 beautifully balance dark fruits, licorice, and sweet spices with a subtle minerality; a long, slightly floral finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

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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James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

Expressive, it reveals aromas of black cherries, fresh black plums, toasted herbs, and subtle spices. Round, juicy, and pure, it has a medium body and a succulent, fruity finish. Beautiful length on the palate. Ready to drink now, but can also be cellared for a few more years.

Uncorked

Descorchados

Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

The 2023 harvest in Mendoza was marked by high temperatures, which are reflected in the flavors and aromas of this wine, featuring dark fruit and succulent notes. It nevertheless retains the distinctive character of mountain red wines, particularly in its herbaceous and floral notes, as well as its refreshing acidity. It is a juicy wine, ideal for restaurant by-the-glass wine lists and for discovering Malbec from the Uco Valley.

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