2021 Suertes del Marqués Tenerife Valle de la Orotava 7 Fuentes

Suertes del Marqués village red is a blend of Listán Negro and Tintilia. 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 Tintilia, entirely fermented in small tanks with indigenous yeast and a short, gentle maceration. 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, while the Tintilia (from the Bocanegra plot) is trellised to the espaldera system. Each parcel begins vinification separately in stainless steel before blending and aging in small concrete tanks (70%) and mature French demi-muids (30%). The fragrant and lacy 2020 is a deliciously bright, Pinot-weighted wine that offers a mouthful of crunchy berry fruits shot through with perfumed florals, crushed rock minerality and smoky/spicy notes from the volcanic soils. Loads of energy, freshness and gluggability on offer.