EL ENEMIGO
EL MIRADOR 2022
SINGLE VINEYARD • 100% BONARDA • BODEGA ALEANNA
"The voice of history: a single-plot wine that captures the pure essence of the centennial vineyards of eastern Mendoza."
The Identity of Eastern Mendoza
The El Enemigo Single Vineyard El Mirador Bonarda 2022 is a tribute to the roots of Argentine viticulture. Coming from a selected plot in Rivadavia, this wine is born from ancient vines that have survived time. Under the direction of **Alejandro Vigil**, this 100% Bonarda moves away from simplicity to offer a serious and complex structure. Aging in centuries-old French oak foudres allows the wine to breathe without losing its fruity freshness, achieving a perfect balance between the power of Mendoza's sun and the elegance of high-end artisanal winemaking.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: El Mirador Vineyard, Rivadavia, Mendoza, Argentina.
Winery: Aleanna (El Enemigo).
Composition: 100% Bonarda from low-yield vineyards.
Aging: 15 months in third and fourth-use French oak foudres.
Soil: Deep sandy, providing softness and fluidity.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep, almost impenetrable, very bright violet-red.
Nose: Complex and intense, dominated by black fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Subtle notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and a spicy background reminiscent of licorice and sweet pepper appear.
Palate: Powerful and juicy entry. The tannins are round and velvety, filling the palate with a smooth texture. The acidity is perfectly balanced, guiding the wine to a persistent, fruity, and elegant finish.
3. El Mirador Architecture
4. Pairing and Recommendations
Gastronomy: Ideal for structured dishes such as grilled red meats, slow-cooked stews, Mendocine empanadas with knife-cut meat, and pasta with intense tomato sauces. It also harmonizes wonderfully with hard cheeses like Reggianito or aged Provolone.
Service: Serve between **15°C and 17°C (59°F and 63°F)**. Being a highly concentrated wine, it benefits from 30 minutes of decanting to allow its aromatic layers to fully unfold.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What differentiates "El Mirador" from "Los Paraísos"?
Although both are Single Vineyards of Bonarda, El Mirador tends to have a slightly more robust structure and darker fruit, while Los Paraísos leans towards a more floral and delicate elegance.
Why doesn't this wine have a strong new wood flavor?
Alejandro Vigil uses old foudres so that the wood accompanies the wine without masking the identity of the grape and the soil. The goal is the purity of the terroir, not the oak flavor.
Is it a wine suitable for aging?
Yes, its concentration and balance allow for aging of 7 to 10 years, during which it will develop very interesting evolutionary notes such as leather and dried fruits.
