| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 13.5% |
Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentes
2020A wonderfully revealing volcanic wine
93
PARKER
Spec sheet
The wine
A wine brimming with Tenerife character thanks to the personality of the local varieties and unique volcanic soils of the Canary Islands. Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentes offers a unique aromatic profile, very characteristic of the region. A wonderful wine at a very affordable price.
What does this wine taste like?
An open and expressive wine with aromas of red fruits. Juicy and accessible, but also complex and fresh. If you are not used to the interesting and revealing aromas of volcanic ash so typical of Orotava Valley wines, it is best to let it aerate a moment before enjoying this magnificent and charming jewel of a wine.
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Bouquet | Red fruit / Watermelon / Redcurrants |
Mouth | Fresh / Juicy / Mineral / Complex |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Food pairing
Fish stew / Juicy rice dishes / Tapas
Ratings and awards
| 2020 | 93 PK | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 93+ PK | |
| 2018 | 93 PK | |
| 2017 | 92+ PK | |
| 2016 | 93 PK | |
| 2015 | 92+ PK | 90 PN |
PK: ParkerPN: Peñín
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Winemaking
Following short maceration and fermentation processes, the wine ages in concrete tanks (60%) and French Allier oak barrels (40%) for eight months.
| Vinification material | Wood / Concrete |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | 8 months |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
A faithful expression of the beauty of Tenerife, Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentes is a wonderful blend of two local varieties, Listan Negro and Castellana, collected from vines of different ages growing in several volcanic soil plots located between altitudes of 230 and 800 metres above sea level.
| Vine age | Between 10 and 180 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Sandy loam / Clay loam / Volcanic |
| Climate | Atlantic |
| Altitude | 550.00 meters |
The winery
Bodega Suertes del Marqués
Suertes del Marqués is a family-run winery located in the north of Tenerife, in the Orotava Valley. It began producing wines in 2006, after more than twenty years dedicated to viticulture and selling grapes to other wineries in the area.Its project is based on respect for tradition and minimal intervention in the winery. They ferment with native yeasts, reduce racking to a minimum and use sulphur in very limited quantities. All work in the vineyard is done manually, and systemic...
