Bodega Aleanna 'Gran Enemigo' Gualtallary Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2020 Francois Seconde elegant and vigorous wine

elegant and vigorous wine

This is a successfully constructed wine in a tricky vintage

kiwi fruit

giving way to the smooth umami of sake rice

From a site in the Santa Ynez Valley and 100% Grenache

Bodega Aleanna 'Gran Enemigo' Gualtallary Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2020 Francois Seconde elegant and vigorous wineTasting three vintages, I see great regularity in the blended Gran Enemigo. The 2020 Gran Enemigo was produced with 50% Malbec, 25% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot from Gualtallary, going back to the usual blend. The wine shows exceptionally well, as some wines can show a bit ripe and sometimes fatigued in this warmer year, but this is fresh and lively, expressive and with a solid palate with restraint and