2022 Bodega Aleana 'El Enemigo' Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina
Bodega Aleana's 'El Enemigo' Chardonnay balances Old World technique with New World energy, from high-elevation Mendoza vineyards over 3,000 feet.
Tasting Notes
"Ripe pear, green apple and subtle vanilla with toasted almond. Layers of citrus, stone fruit and minerality, well-integrated oak and crisp acidity carrying a long, satisfying finish." — Harvest Wine Shop
Details
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Vineyard: High-elevation sites above 3,000 feet
Farming Practice: Sustainable
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 13.5%
Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled (50°F) with seafood, roast chicken, creamy risotto or aged cheeses
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About El Enemigo
About El Enemigo: Premium Argentine Wine Heritage
The Philosophy Behind El Enemigo Wines
El Enemigo translates as "the enemy" - a powerful tribute to the internal battles that define us all. These exceptional Argentine wines from Mendoza honor the concept that at the end of any journey, we remember only one battle: the one fought within ourselves. El Enemigo premium wines celebrate these defining internal struggles while capturing the rich Argentine winemaking heritage that began when European immigrants first settled in Argentina's renowned wine regions.
Master Winemakers: Alejandro Vigil & Adrianna Catena
Alejandro Vigil - Acclaimed Argentine Winemaker
Alejandro Vigil brings unparalleled expertise as a soil specialist, winemaker, and agronomist to every bottle of El Enemigo wine. As Chief Winemaker at Bodega Catena Zapata and former head of the soil division at Argentina's Wine Institute and INTA, Vigil's deep understanding of Mendoza terroir creates wines of exceptional quality and character.
Adrianna Catena - Wine & History Scholar
Adrianna Catena, daughter of legendary Nicolás Catena, combines her Master's Degree in Early Modern Iberian Atlantic history from Oxford University with her passion for family legacy winemaking. Her unique perspective bridges Argentina's European immigrant wine heritage with modern premium winemaking techniques.
Historic Argentine Wine Legacy
El Enemigo wines reach back in time to capture the era when European immigrants in Argentina sought to create wines as fine - and finer - than those of their homeland. By 1936, Malbec and Petit Verdot became the most widely planted fine varietals in Argentina, with their blend considered the ultimate in refinement and aging potential - a tradition El Enemigo continues today.
BESA Winery: High-Altitude Excellence in Mendoza
El Enemigo is produced at BESA, strategically located in the Vista Flores district in Tunuyán, Mendoza. This state-of-the-art facility embodies the unique aspects of Mendoza's high-altitude winemaking region, nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountains where optimal conditions create wines of extraordinary complexity and elegance.
Why Choose El Enemigo Wines
- Premium Mendoza wines crafted by world-renowned winemakers
- Historic Argentine varietals including Malbec, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay, and Bonarda
- High-altitude vineyard terroir from the Andes foothills
- European winemaking tradition adapted to Argentine terroir
- Sustainable viticulture practices in optimal growing conditions
- Award-winning quality from Argentina's premier wine region
El Enemigo wines represent the pinnacle of Argentine winemaking excellence, combining centuries of tradition with modern innovation to create wines that honor both heritage and the internal journey that defines us all.
