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James Suckling Gives Two El Enemigo Wines a Perfect 100 in Argentina Preview

The twin perfect scores spotlight Gualtallary's terroir for a global audience.

Overview

  • James Suckling, who previewed scores Thursday via envoy Zekun Shuai, awarded a perfect 100 to two El Enemigo wines from Mendoza.
  • The winners were As Bravas Malbec 2018 and Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2023 from Gualtallary in the Uco Valley.
  • Vigil said the recognition helps keep Argentine wine visible during a slump in domestic drinking.
  • The nods lift winemaker Alejandro Vigil's total to 18 perfect scores and mark his second career double 100 after a 2018 Parker report.
  • Suckling's full 2026 Argentina report remains unpublished, so more rated wines and notes may follow.