Wine Description
In the spectrum of people who pay attention to detail, winemakers are often incredibly detail oriented. This can sometimes spill over to become an internal battle, and, as Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena state, "We are our own worst enemy." El Enemigo pays homage to this internal struggle.
Tasting notes
The nose presents sweet aromas of black ripen fruits with hints of vanilla and chocolate, which appear after the oak ageing. The mouthfeel is sweet with structured, persistent tannins due to the natural acidity of this wine, leading into an excellent long finish.
Winemaking & Aging
Fermentation container: Oak Barrel
Length of alcoholic fermentation: 22 days
Fermentation temperature: 84.2 °F
Maceration technique: Punch down and delestage
Length of maceration: 30 days
Malolactic fermentation: Yes
Type of aging container: Oak
Size of aging container: 225 L
Age of aging container: 35% New
Type of oak: French and American oak
Length of aging before bottling: 15 Months in 100 year old foudre.
Terroir
Soil composition: Varied
Elevation: 3000-5000 feet
Vines/acre: 4000
Yield/acre: 2.2 tons