Suertes Del Marques Tenerife Valle De La Orotava 7 Fuentes 2021

Suertes Del Marques Tenerife Valle De La Orotava 7 Fuentes 2021

The style of García’s entry-level red has evolved considerably since the early days. Today it’s a prettier, lighter-bodied and more thirst-quenching wine. The main component remains the wildly aromatic Listán Negro with a small portion of Castellana Negra. The name refers to the seven climats in the D.O. of Valle de la Orotava. Today Suertes draws the raw materials from 35 separate plots, from vines ranging from 10 to 100 years old, at a range of altitudes (up to 800 metres) on the slopes of Mount Teide. The Listán Negro is grown mainly in cordón trenzado. Each parcel begins vinification separately in stainless steel before blending and aging in small concrete tanks (50%) and mature French demi-muids (50%). Resonating with a volcanic mineral backbone, the new, Pinot weighted release is bright and peppery with supple, easy-going tannins shot through with mouthwatering smoky, spicy notes.

“It fermented with 20% full clusters in concrete with indigenous yeasts and matured for 11 months, 50% in concrete and 50% in used 500-liter oak barrels; then it was blended and kept in stainless steel for a further eight months. It has 12.63% alcohol and good acidity and freshness. This is quite approachable and less reductive and at the same time fresher.” 93+ points, Luis Gutiérrez, The Wine Advocate