EL ENEMIGO MALBEC 2021

Enemigo Malbec 2021 94VM / 93WA$27.99 on 12+$29.99 6+ (Mix and Match OK)$31.99 regEl Enemigo’s entry-level Malbec is a great value that over-delivers for the price.  It has violet’s on the nose, and has high acidity that makes you want to take another ship.  30% whole cluster and a touch of Cabernet Franc round up the palate.  This is an enjoyable Malbec and a great value. Vineyard:  Gualtallary, TupungatoAltitude:  4822 ftType of Soil:  Deep-calcareous, rocky soil.Vinification:  Wild yeast, max. temp. 29°C / 84°F for 20 days, with 30 days of maceration.Aging:  15 months in 100-year-old foudre.Alcohol: 13.5% vol 94 pts Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo)This 2021 Malbec contains 10% Cabernet Franc sourced from the slopes of Gualtallary in the Uco Valley. After fermenting in new oak barrels, it opens with delicate notes of violet and fresh plum, accented by subtle herbal hints. Compact yet expressive, its juicy palate reveals layers of plum and licorice, with a balanced and appealing flavor profil