The story of El Enemigo begins with a historian and a winemaker. In 2009 historian Adrianna Catena, who is also Nicolas Catena’s youngest daughter, and Catena Zapata’s chief winemaker Alejandro Vigil decided to make their very own wines that would shake up Argentina’s wine scene and challenge the traditional ways of doing things. Inspired by the Old World, but invigorated by the new, these are some of the most exciting wines being made in Argentina today.
This majestic Syrah is made with a dash of Viognier, just like the classic recipe for the spicy, peppery Syrahs of the Northern Rhone in France. The fruit for this bottle comes from high altitude vineyards in the Agrelo sub-region of Mendoza, where the cooler nights help to preserve plenty of freshness and aromatics.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Deep, intense violet to opaque ruby color—vibrant, visually appealing.
Aroma: Abundant dark fruit: blackberries, plums, cassis, sometimes blueberries and cherries. Floral lift with violet/lilac notes, plus subtle white peach & floral edges from Viognier. Savory hints—smoke, tobacco, pepper, light earthy/mineral undertones.
Palate: Full-bodied yet elegant with silky texture and fine, velvety tannins. Lush dark fruit core (blackberries, cassis), black pepper, spice, with nuanced cocoa, vanilla, truffle, bacon, and savory meat notes. Balanced acidity keeps it fresh; finish is long, mineral-tinged, and persistent.
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