El Enemigo Wine Bar
El Enemigo Wine Bar connects to the El Enemigo label, the project of Alejandro Vigil and Adrianna Catena, which focuses on single-varietal wines including an internationally recognized Cabernet Franc and several Malbec expressions from the Adrianna Vineyard at 1,500 meters altitude in the Valle de Uco. The bar format provides access to wines that sell out at the winery and are hard to find elsewhere in Mendoza. The space is small, with focused tasting and bar seating, and functions better as a wine experience than as a late-night destination. Evenings shift from structured tastings to a more open bar format around 8 PM, when locals join the visiting wine enthusiasts for pours by the glass.
Where to stay near El Enemigo Wine Bar
Hotels close to Chacras de Coria, Mendoza.
What to Expect
A producer wine bar experience where the wines are the point. The staff know the wines in depth. Not a cocktail bar or a social hub; a place to drink seriously good Mendocino wine.
Focused and knowledgeable. The crowd is here for the wine, which keeps the conversation specific and interesting.
Minimal background. The focus is on the wine.
Smart casual. The tasting and evening crowd dress appropriately.
Wine enthusiasts who want access to small-production wines unavailable elsewhere. Anyone visiting Mendoza for the wine rather than the nightlife.
All major credit cards accepted.
Price Range
Tastings AR$8,000-15,000 per person, wine by glass AR$6,000-12,000, bottles AR$25,000-80,000+
Glass ~$4.40-8.80 USD / ~4-8 EUR
Hours
Mon-Sat 10 AM to 8 PM for tastings; evening bar format until 11 PM Thu-Sat
Insider Tip
Book the tasting in advance for daytime slots. The evening format is walk-in friendly. The Adrianna Vineyard Malbec is available by the glass here at prices far below restaurant wine lists in Buenos Aires. Order it once at least.
Full Review
El Enemigo Wine Bar is the closest thing Chacras de Coria has to a specialist wine shop that also serves by the glass. The association with the El Enemigo label means the selection tilts heavily toward those wines, which is a strong recommendation in itself. The Cabernet Franc from this producer appears on international best-wine lists and is not easily found outside Argentina.
The space is small and focused. No effort has been made to compete with the restaurant format of La Sal or the cocktail format of Muta. This is a wine bar that takes the wine seriously and asks that visitors do the same. The staff extend patience to genuine curiosity.
Daytime tasting slots are more structured and educational, walking through the lineup with explanation of the viticulture and winemaking decisions. The evening format is looser, with the bar available for pours by the glass without a structured tasting commitment.
Prices are notably higher than La Reserva in the centro, which reflects both the wine quality and the Chacras de Coria overhead. A pour of the Adrianna Vineyard Malbec costs more here than any glass in the centro, but it is a wine that commands the price.
For visitors with wine as a primary travel motivation, El Enemigo is the most direct access point to wines that require winery appointment or wine-auction sourcing in most of the world.
The Neighborhood
El Enemigo Wine Bar sits at Guardia Vieja 4999, on the eastern edge of the Chacras de Coria residential area. The surrounding streets are quieter than the village commercial core. A short drive or Cabify from the main cluster on Viamonte.
Getting There
Cabify from Mendoza centro or from the village core. The address is slightly outside the main commercial cluster, so confirm the map pin before ordering your ride.
Address
Guardia Vieja 4999, Chacras de Coria
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Ruca Malen Winery Restaurant
On-estate restaurant and wine bar at the Ruca Malen winery on Ruta 7 toward Luján de Cuyo. Known for long, leisurely wine-paired lunches, but the bar stays open for evening visitors and wine tastings. The terrace views toward the Andes are exceptional at sunset.
La Sal Restaurante
Upscale Mendocino kitchen in the heart of Chacras de Coria village, known for its wine program that emphasizes small local producers rarely seen outside Mendoza. The bar area draws locals after the kitchen closes. A good place to drink well and talk wine.
Muta Restó Bar
Modern restó bar in the Chacras village square area with a creative cocktail menu that incorporates local botanicals, vermouth, and Mendocino spirits. Gets lively on weekend evenings with a professional crowd in their 30s and 40s. Kitchen runs until midnight.