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El Enemigo Chardonnay 2022

1 current tracked listing from 1 UK retailer, from £25.49.

Brand / producer	El Enemigo
Category	White
Retailer type	White Wine
Vintage	2022
Grape	Chardonnay
Region	Mendoza
Container size	750ml

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El Enemigo Chardonnay is a high-scoring Argentine white wine from the joint venture between Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena. Grapes are sourced from Mendoza's Gualtallary sub-region at 1,400-1,500 metres above sea level, where cool nights and plenty of sunshine ensure evenly ripe grapes while retaining freshness. Aged for 10 months in old oak barrels, this distinctive Chardonnay showcases striking notes of bitter almonds and dried fruit along with ripe tropical fruit, offering exceptional quality and character. Why You'll Love It This is premium high-altitude Chardonnay from El Enemigo, a collaboration between Alejandro Vigil (chief winemaker at Catena Zapata) and Adrianna Catena. The Gualtallary sub-region at 1,400-1,500m elevation produces grapes with remarkable concentration and natural acidity. The distinctive process of ageing in old oak barrels creates unique bitter almond and dried fruit notes alongside tropical fruit character. This characterful white represents the very best of Argentina's premium wineries at exceptional 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 high-altitude terroirs to create wines of exceptional quality and character. Vineyard & Terroir Grapes are sourced from Mendoza's Gualtallary sub-region at 1,400-1,500 metres above sea level. The vineyards benefit from cool nights and plenty of sunshine, which ensures evenly ripe grapes while retaining the freshness and natural acidity that makes high-altitude Argentine Chardonnay so distinctive. Production The wine is aged for 10 months in old oak barrels. This distinctive process gives the Chardonnay striking notes of bitter almonds and dried fruit along with ripe tropical fruit notes from the grape variety itself, creating remarkable complexity and character. Tasting Notes