Tasting notes:
It has an intense and elegant profile, with aromas of red and black fruits, spices, herbs, and delicate floral notes. The Cabernet Franc contributes spicy and herbal character, while the Malbec adds ripe fruit and body. On the palate, it is structured, fresh, and deep, with delicate tannins and pronounced minerality. It is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels. It has an aging potential of more than 10 years.
About the winery:
Gran Enemigo Gualtallary 2023 is one of the most iconic wines from Bodega Aleanna, the project founded by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. Crafted from a blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec, it represents one of the most renowned expressions of Gualtallary, in Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza.
Its grapes come from a vineyard located 1,470 meters above sea level, where stony soils with an abundance of limestone predominate. These conditions contribute to the development of a wine with great freshness, precision, and mineral character, featuring an elegant structure and a distinct sense of origin.
The 2023 vintage stands out for its concentration, natural acidity, and aging potential. A premium wine that combines depth, complexity, and balance, establishing itself as one of the leading examples of Argentine Cabernet Franc.