El Enemigo Malbec 2022 vs Muga Reserva 2020
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. El Enemigo Malbec 2022 currently starts £0.19 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.75 | £25.94 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | El Enemigo | Bodegas Muga |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Malbec | Garnacha, Tempranillo |
| Region | Mendoza | Rioja |
| Country | — | Spain |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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El Enemigo Malbec 2022
El Enemigo Malbec is a striking Argentine wine born from the joint passion of Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. This Malbec has been fermented in both 225-litre barrels and old cement containers, creating a red wine with floral scents of lavender, violets and fresh blackberries. The palate has sweet silky fruit, big and full-bodied character with toasted oak and vanilla, finishing with fine, well-balanced tannins. An exceptional expression of premium Mendoza Malbec. Why You'll Love It This is premium Argentine Malbec from El Enemigo, a project born in 2009 from the collaboration between Alejandro Vigil (chief winemaker at Catena Zapata) and Adrianna Catena. The innovative fermentation in both 225-litre barrels and old cement containers creates remarkable complexity and texture. The blend is mainly Malbec with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc adding structure and depth. With meticulous winemaking and premium fruit, this wine offers exceptional quality at outstanding value. Meet the Producer El Enemigo was born in 2009 as a joint passion project between Alejandro Vigil, chief winemaker at Catena Zapata, and Adrianna Catena. The collaboration brings together decades of winemaking expertise and deep knowledge of Mendoza's finest terroirs to create wines of exceptional quality and character. Production This Malbec has been fermented in both 225-litre barrels and old cement containers, using a blend that is mainly Malbec with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The innovative use of both barrel and cement fermentation creates complexity while preserving fruit purity and adding textural depth. Tasting Notes Floral scents of lavender, violets and fresh blackberries on the nose. The palate has sweet silky fruit, big and full-bodied character with toasted oak and vanilla, finishing with fine, well-balanced tannins. Perfect Pairings Enjoy with grilled steaks, roasted lamb, barbecued meats, empanadas, or aged cheeses. Perfect for special occasio
Muga Reserva 2020
' Bodegas Muga is a family business founded by Isaac Muga and Aurora Cano in 1932, located in the historic Barrio de La Estacion (Station Quarter) of Haro. It is home to both the most traditional winemaking methods and the latest cutting-edge techniques. They are the only cellar in Spain with a master cooper and three in-house barrel-makers. Bodegas Muga vineyards are located on the foot of the Montes Obarenses, within the area called Rioja Alta. The site climate is exceptional due to, on the one hand, the singular geography and orientation of the vines and on the other hand, the surrounding climates - Mediterranean, Atlantic and Continental climates are combined harmoniously thus creating a suitable climate for growing top quality grapes. The soil in this area is mostly clay and limestone, divided into small terroirs with different physical and chemical qualities between them; each terroir has a unique and defined personality. This variety of climatic influences and different soils influence many stages of the vine growth cycle. The growth will be complex and delicate, key to the potential quality of the wines in this area. The grape varieties grown are Tempranillo, Garnacha (Grenache), Mazuelo (Carignan) and Graciano for the red wines; and Viura and Malvasia are used for the white wines. Reserva 2020 Manual harvesting. Fermentation in wooden vats with controlled temperatures. Aged for 24 months in casks made in our own coopers' workshop with selection of the sources. The origin of the wood is 80% French oak and 20% American. Before bottling the wine is fined using fresh egg whites. It then spends a minimum of 12 months in our bottle cellar to give it greater complexity and finesse. This wine will be an excellent accompaniment to meat dishes like a ribeye steak, as well as with charcuterie and all kinds of casseroles. '
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