El Enemigo Semillón Mendoza
Pale gold colored wine with a nose layered with lemon curd, yellow apple, and white peach, with notes of honeycomb, chamomile, beeswax, and subtle toasted almond. On the palate, the wine displays orchard fruit and a savory mineral edge with hints of citrus peel, lanolin, and dried herbs. El Enemigo, founded by Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena, as a passion project to craft environment-driven wines that celebrate Argentina’s diverse landscapes. Most of the wines are single vineyard creations focusing on the ideal location and expression of specific grape varietals.
Grape Varietal: Semillón
Feature: Sustainable, Organic
Country: Argentina
Region: Mendoza
Appellation: Uco Valley
Grape Profile: Semillón is known for its rich texture, citrus fruit, honeyed notes, and savory complexity, often expressing lemon, apple, pear, floral notes, and chamomile. With age, it can develop fuller notes of toast, nuts, and honey, while retaining a firm structural backbone.
Region Profile: Mendoza is Argentina's most renowned wine region, responsible for nearly two-thirds of the country's wine production. The region's high-altitude vineyards, typically located between 2,000 and 3,600 feet above sea level, benefit from a unique combination of abundant sunshine, cool nights, and well-draining soils, which contribute to the exceptional quality of its wines.
Pair with: Grilled or roasted chicken with herbs. Grilled white fish like sea bass and flounder. Creamy seafood pasta. Savory side dishes like butternut squash or risotto. Semi-soft cheeses like Gruyère or Comté.
