Bodega Aleanna, Gran Enemigo, El Cepillo 2020
Product Information
Country Argentina
Region Mendoza
Grape Variety 85% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec
Vintage 2020
ABV 13.5%
Gran Enemigo El Cepillo 2020 is a top-rated Argentinian red wine crafted primarily from Cabernet Franc with a touch of Malbec, sourced from the high-altitude vineyards of El Cepillo, San Carlos (1,300 metres). Aged for 15 months in 100-year-old foudres, this vintage offers a complex, medium-bodied profile with striking aromatics and exceptional ageing potential.
Expect a captivating blend of clove, violet, sandalwood, and sweet tobacco, layered with herbal and floral undertones. Structured yet refined, it is a wine that balances freshness, elegance, and earthy complexity.
Already awarded 97 points by Wine Advocate and 96 by James Suckling, Gran Enemigo El Cepillo 2020 is one of the best high-altitude Argentinian Cabernet Franc wines on the market today.
Discover El Enemigo Wines – Artisan Argentine Wines from Mendoza's High-Altitude Vineyards
Founded in 2010, El Enemigo Wines is the brainchild of Adrianna Catena, daughter of renowned vintner Nicolás Catena Zapata and celebrated winemaker Alejandro Vigil, the visionary behind Bodega Catena Zapata. This boutique wine label was born from a shared passion for terroir-driven winemaking and a bold ambition to challenge conventional methods.
Crafted in the Piedemonte al Sur region of Mendoza, Argentina, the El Enemigo vineyards are planted at altitudes ranging from 930 to 1,470 metres above sea level, in the southern reaches of Luján de Cuyo. These extreme elevations create a unique microclimate, producing grapes with exceptional freshness, depth, and character.
El Enemigo stands for more than just wine it represents the internal battles and creative risks that come with breaking tradition. The name “El Enemigo,” meaning “the enemy,” symbolises the brand’s fearless commitment to innovation and authenticity in winemaking.
From Argentine Cabernet Franc to high-altitude Malbec blends, each bottle is a tribute to the land and a testament to the pursuit of excellence. These limited-production wines are ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and wine lovers seeking something rare, expressive, and unconventional.
