{"product_id":"vino-tinto-el-gran-enemigo-single-vineyard-cepillo-2016-argentina","title":"Red Wine 750ml El Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard El Cepillo 2016 - Argentinian Wine","description":"\u003carticle style=\"font-family: 'Inter', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; color: #000; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #fff; padding: 20px; border: none;\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\" itemscope=\"\"\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/gran-enemigo-single-vineyard-el-cepillo-2016#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard El Cepillo 2016 | 750 ml\",\n      \"image\": [\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/cdn\/shop\/files\/gran-enemigo-el-cepillo-2016.jpg\"],\n      \"description\": \"Gran Enemigo El Cepillo 2016. A Cabernet Franc from an extreme climate with historic freshness. Mineral tension, wild elegance, and the hallmark of Alejandro Vigil.\",\n      \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"El Enemigo\" },\n      \"sku\": \"ENEMIGO-CEPILLO-2016\",\n      \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/products\/gran-enemigo-single-vineyard-el-cepillo-2016\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"MXN\",\n        \"price\": \"2750.00\",\n        \"priceValidUntil\": \"2027-12-31\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\n        \"itemCondition\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/NewCondition\",\n        \"seller\": { \"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"La Cava Shop\" }\n      },\n      \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"5.0\",\n        \"reviewCount\": \"68\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Why is El Cepillo considered an extreme terroir?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"It is one of the coldest areas in the Uco Valley due to its altitude and the influence of icy winds. This leads to very slow ripening, resulting in wines with vibrant acidity and very sharp herbal notes.\"\n          }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How did the 2016 vintage affect this Single Vineyard?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n            \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n            \"text\": \"2016 was an exceptionally cool and wet year in Mendoza, which accentuated the austere, elegant, and vertical profile of El Cepillo's Cabernet Franc, making it a cult vintage.\"\n          }\n        }\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\u003cheader style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"font-size: 3.5rem; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 900; margin: 0; line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px;\"\u003eGRAN ENEMIGO \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.2rem;\"\u003eEL CEPILLO 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 300; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 5px; margin-top: 15px;\"\u003eSINGLE VINEYARD • UCO VALLEY • ARGENTINA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; max-width: 750px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cem itemprop=\"description\" style=\"font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.4rem; color: #000; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e \"The elegance of the cold: the most vertical and austere Cabernet Franc born in the shadow of the Andes.\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: 900; margin-top: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🇦🇷 ORIGIN: EL CEPILLO, SAN CARLOS, MENDOZA\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan\u003e🍇 GRAPE: CABERNET FRANC, MALBEC\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cspan itemprop=\"brand\"\u003e🏺 WINERY: EL ENEMIGO\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Wild Side of Gualtallary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGran Enemigo Single Vineyard El Cepillo 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterpiece of climatic precision. In this desert-like and cold area of the southern Uco Valley, the soils are a complex mix of sand and stones rich in calcium carbonate. The winery \u003cstrong\u003eEl Enemigo\u003c\/strong\u003e, led by Alejandro Vigil, has captured in this historic vintage a wine of astonishing verticality. It is a red wine that shies away from sweet opulence to focus on energy, pepper, and a texture of fine tannins that seem sculpted from limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e1. Identity Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Enemigo (Alejandro Vigil \u0026amp; Adrianna Catena).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e El Cepillo, San Carlos, Uco Valley (1,200 masl).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2016 (The freshest vintage of the century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 months in century-old French oak foudres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alluvial, sandy with deep calcareous deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e2. Sommelier's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red with very subtle violet reflections, clean and elegant in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fascinating and austere profile. Notes of mountain herbs, jarilla, and thyme stand out, followed by acidic red fruits like redcurrant. A metallic, wet stone mineral character appears, with a spicy hint of white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electric and vibrant entry. Acidity is the protagonist, lending unmatched freshness. The tannins are firm but very fine-grained (chalky), with a long, dry, and profoundly mineral finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003e3. Wine Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eVERTICALITY \/ TENSION [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eMINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFRESH \/ VIBRANT [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ● ]\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e4. Suggested Pairings and Moments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 1.05rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGastronomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its fresh and tannic profile makes it ideal for dishes with fine fats. It pairs masterfully with Patagonian lamb, game meats such as venison, crispy sweetbreads, or dishes incorporating aromatic herbs and black pepper. It is also a great ally for aged sheep cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Celebration:\u003c\/strong\u003e To open in moments where the uniqueness and history of an unrepeatable vintage are appreciated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A label that projects sophistication, discernment, and a taste for avant-garde viticulture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRomantic Dinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its elegance and mysterious character invite a shared discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCult Gift:\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfect gift for the collector looking for wines with \"nerve\" and aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGourmet Barbecue:\u003c\/strong\u003e To accompany premium cuts (Skirt Steak or Rib Eye) where the wine's acidity cleanses the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Meal:\u003c\/strong\u003e To elevate a Sunday gathering to a professional tasting level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 50px; border-left: 5px solid #000; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003efrequently asked questions (FAQS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWhat makes El Cepillo different from Gualtallary?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eEl Cepillo tends to be even colder and more extreme. While Gualtallary is pure limestone minerality, El Cepillo adds an herbal layer and a more pronounced verticality due to its lower night temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs this a wine to drink now or to age?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eBoth. The 2016 vintage is already at a magnificent stage of expression, but its structure and acidity ensure a bottle life of at least 20 more years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eIs decanting recommended?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Being a wine with an austere profile and from a cool vintage, it needs at least 60 minutes of air for its mineral and herbal notes to fully expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cfooter style=\"text-align: center; border-top: 4px solid #000; padding-top: 40px; margin-top: 60px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-size: 1.2rem;\"\u003eGRAN ENEMIGO — EL CEPILLO SINGLE VINEYARD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e750 ML • MENDOZA ARGENTINA • VINTAGE 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 30px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lacava.shop\" style=\"color: #000; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid #000;\"\u003eFIND THIS GEM AT LACAVA.SHOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/footer\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Viña Gourmet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651326464190,"sku":null,"price":5909.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8741\/5230\/files\/vino-tinto-750ml-el-gran-enemigo-single-vineyard-el-cepillo-2016-vino-argentino-6694518.webp?v=1782069018","url":"https:\/\/lacava.shop\/en\/products\/vino-tinto-el-gran-enemigo-single-vineyard-cepillo-2016-argentina","provider":"La Cava","version":"1.0","type":"link"}