Bodega Aleanna, Gran Enemigo, Chacayes 2020
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
Vintage 2020
ABV 13.5%
Discover the Gran Enemigo Chacayes 2020, a premium high-altitude red wine crafted by renowned winemaker Alejandro Vigil at Bodega Aleanna. This bold and elegant blend is composed of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec, sourced from the prestigious Los Chacayes vineyard in Tunuyán, Mendoza, Argentina.
Grown at 1,100 metres (3,608 ft) above sea level, the grapes benefit from intense sunlight and cool nights, resulting in a wine with remarkable depth, vibrant acidity, and ageing potential.
Vinification:
o Fermented in barrels.
o 5-day cold maceration
o 26 days total maceration
o 40% whole bunch
o Aged 15 months in 100-year-old foudres
Crafted over five different harvests across 1.5 months, this vintage reveals layered complexity with dark fruit, graphite, herbal notes, and a firm, elegant tannin structure.
Perfect for collectors and connoisseurs of Argentinian high-elevation red wines, Cabernet Franc blends, or fans of Alejandro Vigil’s signature style.
Discover El Enemigo Wines – Artisan Argentine Wines from Mendoza's High-Altitude Vineyards
Founded in 2010, El Enemigo Wines is the brainchild of Adrianna Catena, daughter of renowned vintner Nicolás Catena Zapata and celebrated winemaker Alejandro Vigil, the visionary behind Bodega Catena Zapata. This boutique wine label was born from a shared passion for terroir-driven winemaking and a bold ambition to challenge conventional methods.
Crafted in the Piedemonte al Sur region of Mendoza, Argentina, the El Enemigo vineyards are planted at altitudes ranging from 930 to 1,470 metres above sea level, in the southern reaches of Luján de Cuyo. These extreme elevations create a unique microclimate, producing grapes with exceptional freshness, depth, and character.
El Enemigo stands for more than just wine it represents the internal battles and creative risks that come with breaking tradition. The name “El Enemigo,” meaning “the enemy,” symbolises the brand’s fearless commitment to innovation and authenticity in winemaking.
From Argentine Cabernet Franc to high-altitude Malbec blends, each bottle is a tribute to the land and a testament to the pursuit of excellence. These limited-production wines are ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and wine lovers seeking something rare, expressive, and unconventional.
