BODEGA ALEANNA Agrelo Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 'Gran Enemigo' Lujan de Cujo, Mendoza 2016 Bottle

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THE WINE ADVOCATE Rating 96
Drink Date 2019 - 2030 - As with all the other wines, the 2016 Gran Enemigo Agrelo Single Vineyard showed more freshness than its sibling from 2015, and the exotic note of Indian bazaar—a recurring note in this bottling—was subtler and in the background, leaving room for more nuance and filigree but with that curry-like twist in there. The palate shows more tension and feels more fluid, with a nice core of cherry-pit freshness. This is surprisingly good, because the year was not easy in the zone, and this clearly transcends the conditions of the harvest. - Luis Gutiérrez, 31st Oct 2019

JAMES SUCKLING 13 Feb, 2020 – This is a crazy nose with crushed cloves, black pepper and blueberries. Full body. Dense, polished tannins and a wonderfully fruity and intense palate. So much clove and spice at the finish. A joy to taste and drink. Cabernet franc with 15% malbec. Drink or hold.

DECANTER 97
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2030 - The cool 2016 vintage allowed for sophisticated wines with precise freshness in Luján de Cuyo. This blend of 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec by Alejandroi Vigil is heady and compelling, with an abundance of layers. A truly stunning wine. - Alejandro Iglesias, 28 May 2020