Bodegas Aleanna
Mendoza • El Enemigo • Gualtallary
"At the end of the road, we only take with us what we have lived. Bodega Aleanna is the pursuit of extreme purity, where the calcareous soil of the Andes transforms into liquid poetry."
The Cabernet Franc Revolution in Argentina
Bodega Aleanna has marked a before and after in South American viticulture. Under the oenological direction of Alejandro Vigil, who also leads the prestigious winery Catena Zapata, this project has redefined the potential of Cabernet Franc. Its labels have achieved ultimate glory, obtaining the coveted 100 points from critics such as Robert Parker's Wine Advocate and James Suckling.
In our curation of premium red wines, El Enemigo labels stand out for their verticality and elegance. The winery, inspired by the mysticism of Dante Alighieri, produces examples that reflect the diversity of Mendoza's micro-terroirs, especially Argentine high-altitude wines, where freshness and mineral tension are the protagonists.
The Veil of Flor and Innovation
One of Aleanna's great secrets is biological aging. Its Chardonnay, inspired by Jura wines, is aged under a veil of yeast ("velo de flor"), a technique that imparts notes of dried fruits and a unique savoriness. This positions it as one of the most complex and sought-after white wines in the region by sommeliers worldwide.
Gran Enemigo: Single Vineyards
The Gran Enemigo series explores specific parcels such as Agrelo, Chacayes, and the legendary Gualtallary. These are exceptional cellar wines, characterized by a firm tannic structure and an aromatic complexity that evolves for decades in the bottle.
Technical Inquiries: Bodega Aleanna
Why is Cabernet Franc used instead of Malbec?
Although Mendoza is famous for Malbec, Alejandro Vigil found in high-altitude Cabernet Franc an expression of finesse and "saltiness" that perfectly adapts to the calcareous soils, achieving longer-lasting and more gastronomic wines.
How to store a bottle of Gran Enemigo?
It is recommended to keep the bottle horizontally, at a constant temperature between 14°C and 16°C, away from direct light. At lacava.shop we guarantee that each unit has been stored under the most rigorous quality standards before reaching your table.
Mendoza • Cabernet Franc • Gualtallary • Alejandro Vigil • 100 Points
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