Bodega Aleanna Gran Enemigo Gualtallary

Name: Bodega Aleanna Gran Enemigo Gualtallary
Brand: Bodega Aleanna (El Enemigo)
SKU: WRW6347FC
Price: 6300 THB
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Rated 100/100 by Wine Advocate (top 1% of their reviews).

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A single-vineyard, Cabernet Franc-led red (roughly 85% Cabernet Franc with the balance Malbec) from a high-altitude calcareous site in Gualtallary, Uco Valley — chalky, mineral, and structured rather than fruit-forward.

Gran Enemigo Gualtallary is the single-vineyard flagship of Bodega Aleanna, the joint project of Adrianna Catena and winemaker Alejandro Vigil (also head winemaker at Catena Zapata). The fruit comes from a high-density, high-altitude block within the Adrianna vineyard in the Gualtallary district of Tupungato, Uco Valley, planted on notably chalky, calcareous soil at roughly 1,450 metres. The blend is dominated by Cabernet Franc (around 85%) co-fermented with a small portion of Malbec — a nod to old-style Right Bank Bordeaux, where Cabernet Franc historically played a larger role alongside Merlot before Merlot came to dominate. The wine is built for aging: fine, chalky tannins, savory and herbal tones (thyme, pepper, eucalyptus) layered over dark fruit, with restraint rather than overt richness as the house signature. It is one of the wines that established Argentine Cabernet Franc as a serious, terroir-driven category rather than a blending grape, and the 2013 vintage received a perfect 100-point score from Wine Advocate, the first for an Argentine red.

Signature pairings

Grilled lamb chops with rosemary — The wine's savory, herbal register (thyme, pepper) and chalky tannin structure mirror char-grilled lamb and rosemary, a classic Mendoza pairing for high-altitude Cabernet Franc.
Beef short rib, slow braised — Firm, fine-grained tannins and dark fruit need the fat and collagen of a braised short rib to soften and show their savory side rather than austerity.
Thai-style grilled beef salad (neua yang nam tok) (เนื้อย่างน้ำตก) — The dish's charred, herbal profile (mint, roasted rice powder) and moderate chili echo the wine's own herbal-savory tones; keep heat mild so the tannins don't turn bitter against capsaicin.

Bodega Aleanna's Gran Enemigo Gualtallary is a Mendoza red blend anchored by Cabernet Franc (85%) with Malbec support (15%), crafted in a medium-full bodied style with medium-high tannin and balanced acidity. The wine opens with primary notes of black cherry and red plum, layered with herbaceous and bell pepper character typical of cool-climate Cabernet Franc. Secondary mineral and cedar notes provide structure and complexity, while the blend's Malbec component adds dark fruit depth and spice. Food-friendly and age-worthy, this wine suits grilled red meat, lamb, and braised beef preparations.