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Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentestext
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Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentes 2021

Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain100+ year old ungrafted and organic listan negro is splashed with 10% castellana negra in this singular wine, showcasing Tenerife's volcanic soils and vineyard altitude up to 750m (and now with a great new label). Suertes del Marqués considers this their 'village wine', and an introduction to their range, sourcing grapes from 30 different vineyards. After a native ferment in concrete (20% whole clusters) this rested 11 months in concrete and neutral French oak, before an 8 month stint in stainless. Unlike older vintages of 7 Fuentes, this barely opens with any reduction at all, but rather fragrant cherry, wild raspberry, scrubby resinous herbs, and ample cracked peppercorn, all laced and lofted with pink grapefruit acidity. Tannins are fine and sticky, taking this marine red to a lingering saline finish. Super smart, and great energy.Tasted: 09 October 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:
ON$30.00750mlconsignment
Producer: Suertes del MarquésDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc.
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Grape: Listán Negro