Description

100 pts – Jeb Dunnuck (Virginie Boone, Argentina 2026 Report): “A compelling and complex wine that seems to deliver greatness no matter the year, a testament to Vigil’s tremendous attention to detail and love for the site. Sourced from Los Chacayes at 1,100 meters altitude, the nose reveals expressive aromas of violets, white pepper, and cassis. On the palate, a vibrant, fresh acidity sustains the entire structure, delivering exceptional depth and pure terroir expression with nothing between you and the place. A monumental, perfect-scoring Cabernet Franc.”

97 pts – Decanter World Wine Awards (Platinum Medal): “An exceptional and brooding expression of Chacayes. The nose reveals intense aromas of dark berries, fresh herbs, and a distinctive chalky, graphite minerality. On the palate, it displays remarkable tension and structure, with fine-grained but firm tannins and a vibrant acidity that carries into a long, complex finish. A superb Cabernet Franc.”

Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Los Chacayes 2022 is a remarkable expression of high-altitude Cabernet Franc from Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, in the Uco Valley, Mendoza. Produced by El Enemigo / Aleanna and crafted by winemaker Alejandro Vigil, this wine comes from high-density vineyards planted at approximately 1,100 meters above sea level, where the combination of altitude, sunlight, and cool nights allows for slow ripening and exceptional balance.

The blend is composed of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec, co-fermented to enhance complexity, structure, and aromatic depth. The wine is aged for 15 months in 100-year-old oak foudres, which provide gentle oxidation and texture without overwhelming the fruit character, resulting in a wine of elegance, freshness, and structure.

On the nose, the wine typically shows aromas of violet, black and red fruits, herbs, and subtle spice, while the palate is structured yet refined, with vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and a long, elegant finish. The combination of Cabernet Franc freshness and Malbec texture creates a wine of great balance and aging potential.

This is a wine that reflects the identity of Los Chacayes: mountain freshness, structure, elegance, and longevity, making it one of the most distinctive Cabernet Franc-based wines from Argentina.

Technical Sheet

• Winery: El Enemigo / Aleanna
• Type: Red
• Varietal: Cabernet Franc
• Blend: 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
• Aging: 15 months in 100-year-old oak foudres
• Winemaker: Alejandro Vigil
• Alcohol: 13.5%
• Region: Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, Mendoza (1,100 m a.s.l.) – High-density vineyard
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (61–64°F)
• Country: Argentina
• Food Pairing: Red meats, pork, grilled and smoked dishes, asado, aged cheeses, onion-based sauces, mushrooms, black pepper sauces
• Aging Potential: Over 10 years