COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Puerto Ancona S.A.
REGION
Mendoza
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2021 is a white wine from Mendoza, Argentina, produced by Bodega Aleanna. The wine's name, 'El Enemigo,' signifies the internal battles that shape individuals. This bottling pays homage to European immigrants who sought to recreate the fine wines of their homelands in Argentina. The grapes are sourced from the Gualtallary sub-region of the Uco Valley, known for its high-altitude vineyards and calcareous soils. The 2021 vintage was marked by a cooler climate and reduced yields due to frost, contributing to the wine's specific profile. A distinctive feature of this Chardonnay is its aging process, which includes a veil of flor yeast, a technique typically associated with Sherry production, contributing unique aromatic and textural complexity.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'El Enemigo' (The Enemy) symbolizes internal struggles.
Fact 02
Aged under a veil of flor yeast, like Fino Sherry.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated at an altitude of 1470 meters.
Fact 04
Grapes grown in deep, calcareous, rocky soils.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
El Enemigo Chardonnay 2021 is produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in Gualtallary, Uco Valley, Mendoza, at an altitude of 1470 meters. The 2021 vintage was cool with increased rains and frost, resulting in lower yields. The grapes are hand-harvested. Fermentation occurs in 500-liter French oak barrels, with 35% new oak, using indigenous yeasts at a maximum temperature of 18°C for 40 days. The wine is then aged for 9 to 12 months in similar barrels, notably with a veil of flor yeast. Farming practices are conducted with organic principles in mind.
