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2022 Gran Enemigo Red Blend, El Enemigo

2022 Gran Enemigo Red Blend, El Enemigo

Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina

En-Primeur offer: wines arrive in November 2026

This is Argentine red with real altitude and intent. Blackberry, elderberry and black cherry lead the nose, layered with violet, mountain herbs, dark olive, graphite and a subtle hint of oak spice. It has the richness you expect from Mendoza, but the aromatic lift and savoury detail make it feel far more serious than simply bold.

On the palate, it is juicy, intense and beautifully structured, with dark fruit wrapped around fine tannins, bright acidity and a chalky, mineral texture. The finish is long, fresh and quietly leafy, giving the wine a Bordeaux-like shape with unmistakable Andean energy. A standout bottle for anyone who loves powerful reds with precision, polish and cellar potential.

For when
A serious red is required, but brute force will not do.

Pairs with
Chargrilled ribeye, lamb cutlets with rosemary, slow-braised beef, venison, mushroom and lentil ragù, aubergine parmigiana or aged hard cheeses.

El Enemigo is one of Argentina’s most exciting modern producers, created by Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil. The Gran Enemigo wines sit at the more ambitious end of the range, showing how Malbec and Bordeaux varieties can deliver depth, freshness and savoury complexity in high-altitude Mendoza. This Red Blend is polished, intense and beautifully composed, with the structure to age and the generosity to impress now.

En-Primeur offer: wines arrive in November 2026

Whats in the bottle
50% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Merlot

Notable Awards
95 points, Vinous and 95 points, James Suckling.

£59.95 - £59.95
£59.95
£59.95 - £59.95
£59.95
Availability:
12 in stock, ready to be shipped

El Enemigo is the partnership of Adrianna Catena and Alejandro Vigil, two names deeply woven into the modern story of Argentine fine wine. Adrianna brings a historian’s understanding of Argentina’s wine culture and a family connection to one of Mendoza’s great wine dynasties, while Alejandro is widely regarded as one of the country’s most influential winemakers, with a background in agricultural engineering, soils and high-altitude viticulture.

The estate’s name, “El Enemigo”, reflects the idea of the inner battle: the pursuit of something more difficult, more personal and more expressive. That spirit runs through the wines. Rather than leaning only on Mendoza’s familiar richness, El Enemigo focuses on freshness, texture, vineyard character and the tension that comes from altitude, calcareous soils and precise picking.

Gran Enemigo is the producer’s more serious tier, exploring Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Bordeaux-inspired blends from some of Mendoza’s most compelling sites. These are wines with international polish, but they remain distinctly Argentine: vivid, savoury, structured and full of mountain energy.