Alejandro Vigil er manden bag det her projekt kaldet “El Enemigo” – som må siges at have reformeret renommeet af Argentinsk vin på globalt plan. Gualtallary er beliggende i 1470 meters højde, og det er kalkholdig og stenrig jordbund. De vælger at plukke druerne over hele 5 gange, for at opnå optimal modenhed. Der bruges 40% helklaser, koldmaceration i 4 dage, før gæring i foudre og endelig lagring i ca 15 måneder på over 100 år gamle foudre.
Producent: El Enemigo
Område: Argentina -> Mendoza-> Uco Valley -> Tupungato -> Gualtallary
Drue: Cabernet Franc (85%) Malbec (15%)
Alkohol: 13,5%
PRIS: 599,95,- (tilbudspris – normal pris 1080,-)
FORHANDLES AF: @philipsonwine
Nu træder vi ind i himlens port – duften svæver koldstrømsk og forsigtig op af glasset med forsigtige omend tydelige noter af sukkerovertrukne solbær, flammegrillet kød, hvid peberkrydring og en tiltagende dyb efterklang af saltbitter lakrids. Vinen her udvikler sig gevaldigt, og heri ligger den absolutte bedrift. Hele vejen mærker man den millimeter præcise balance mellem både syre, tannin, fylde og alkohol. Denne ranke rygrad strømmer igennem mens aromaerne danser frem og tilbage over tid i glasset. Jeg sidder tilbage og kan overhovedet ikke komme på noget som jeg synes denne vin decideret mangler, eller kunne nyde godt af mere eller mindre af – det er uhyre godt, og ingen vil her lade sig skuffe af hverken pris eller kvalitet. Det er i min bog noget af det bedste håndværk du kan støde på.
Pointvurdering: 99 PTS
Vurdering til prisen: ★★★★★(★) / 6
English //
Alejandro Vigil is the man behind this project called “El Enemigo” – a name that can fairly be said to have reshaped the global reputation of Argentine wine. Gualtallary sits at 1,470 meters above sea level, with limestone-rich, stony soils. The grapes are harvested over no fewer than five separate passes to achieve optimal ripeness. 40% whole clusters are used, followed by a 4-day cold maceration, fermentation in foudres, and finally around 15 months of aging in more than 100-year-old foudres.
Producer: El Enemigo
Region: Argentina -> Mendoza -> Uco Valley -> Tupungato -> Gualtallary
Grape: Cabernet Franc (85%) Malbec (15%)
Alcohol: 13.5%
PRICE: $87 (on offer – regular price $157)
RETAILED BY: @philipsonwine
Now we step through the gates of heaven – the aroma rises from the glass, cool-tempered and restrained, with gentle yet distinct notes of sugar-coated blackcurrants, flame-grilled meat, white pepper spice, and a deepening, lingering echo of salty-bitter licorice. This wine evolves dramatically, and therein lies its true achievement. Throughout, you sense the millimeter-precise balance between acidity, tannin, body, and alcohol. A taut backbone runs through the wine as the aromas dance back and forth over time in the glass. I’m left unable to think of a single thing this wine lacks, or could benefit from having more or less of – it is profoundly good, and no one will feel disappointed by either price or quality. In my book, this is some of the finest craftsmanship you’ll encounter.
Score: 99 PTS
Value rating: ★★★★★(★) / 6
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