El Enemigo Cabernet Franc -2022 (750ml)

90% Cabernet Franc + 10% Malbec from Gualtallary, Tupungato. Altitude: 4,822 ft (1470 m) elevation. Fermented with wild yeast, max. temperature 28ºC / 82°F for 22 days, followed by a 15-day infusion with minimal movement. Aged for 15 months in foudre (50%), barrel (25%), tank (25%

2022 was an exceptional year from every possible qualitative standpoint. Throughout Mendoza, both in the Primera Zona (closer to Mendoza city) and in the Uco Valley, the wines have optimal acidity, great concentration and ripeness of polyphenols, and
just-right (not too high) alcohol levels.
Alejandro Vigil says: “This is the best year that I have lived through.”

94 points Vinous Media

The 2022 Cabernet Franc contains 10% Malbec from Gualtallary. This aged for 15 months in foudres (50%), barrels (25%) and tanks (25%). Its aromas include soft ash, herbs, oak and rosehip on the nose. This is dry and juicy, with gentle chalk and vibrant fruit on the palate. The finish reveals a touch of pomegranate. - By Joaquín Hidalgo on August 2025

93+ points Robert Parker

Sourced from Gualtallary's Adrianna Vineyard, the 2022 Cabernet Franc contains 10% Malbec and underwent a 60-day maceration and aged for 15 months in a mix of foudre, barrique and tank. Opening with a dark-fruited, floral and spice-inflected nose, the palate offers dramatic richness tempered by a sturdy, upright, mineral-driven core. It concludes with an explosive, long and layered finish that balances vibrant energy and staining intensity. This is a strikingly overperforming example of the variety that should develop beautifully in the cellar. Matthew Luczy