Deep purple with moderate staining and a high viscosity (13.5% ABV). The nose has medium intensity aromas of capsicum, black cherry, black plum, licorice, coffee, burnt sugar, clove, violets and acai berry. The palate is dry with medium (+) acidity, medium tannins and a medium body. Flavors of acai berry, black plum, black cherry, coffee, violets and smoky clove lead to a medium (+) length finish that has a nice tannic dryness and some caressing black and blue fruit. Retasting- the body is medium (-) in weight and the density of the fruit is a little diluted. I can’t say I agree with the trio of 93 points from others, more like 90 to me. I am pairing it with Pot Roast and Yorkshire puddings, I think the tannic grip will do nicely with the fatty nature of the dish. At $22 it’s a 4 star wine to drink till 2027. Salut….
Bodega Aleanna ‘El Enemigo’ Cabernet Franc 2020, Mendoza, Argentina
25 Sunday Feb 2024
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