DESCRIPTION

Score: 97 pts Robert Parker | 96 pts James Suckling

“Gran Enemigo El Cepillo Single Vineyard 2020 was also incredibly aromatic and showy despite its youth, bursting with a combination of clove, nutmeg, curry, aromatic herbs and something reminiscent of vermouth—exuberant, expressive and open. It is labeled as Cabernet Franc, but legally it can include up to 15% of other grapes, in this case Malbec. The 2020 is still a bit young and shows a certain dryness on the palate that gives it a slight rustic edge, which is not present in the 2019, a wine that is also saltier and more layered. In 2018, 7,200 bottles were produced.”
— Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate (Robert Parker)

TECHNICAL SHEET

• Winery: El Enemigo

• Score: 97 pts Robert Parker | 96 pts James Suckling

• Type: Red Wine

• Vintage: 2020

• Varietal: Cabernet Franc

• Blend: 85% Cabernet Franc | 15% Malbec

• Aging: 15 months in 100-year-old oak foudres

• Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil

• Alcohol: 13.5%

• Region: El Cepillo, Valle de Uco, Mendoza (1,300 m a.s.l.)

• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)

• Country: Argentina

• Food Pairing: Red meats, pork, poultry, grilled and smoked dishes, asado, soft to hard cheeses, onion-based sauces, mushrooms, beans and lentils, black pepper sauces, dishes seasoned with aromatic herbs, exotic spices, and starchy sides

• Aging Potential: More than 10 years