2017 Suertes del Marqués Valle de la Orotava 7 Fuentes

Community Tasting Notes (32) Avg Score: 87.9 points

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  12/20/2023 - Alexandraafsson wrote: 78 Points

  Earthy, smokey, mushrooms, sulfur-smelling in a nice way, charcuterie

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  2/1/2023 - forceberry wrote: 91 Points

  A blend of Listán Negro (90%) from both estate fruit and purchased fruit from 10 different vineyards (their ages ranging from 10 to approx. 180 years) farmed by 35 different contract growers, along with some estate-grown Tintilla (10% - I'm not sure if this Trousseau or some other variety that goes by the name "Tintilla", eg. Tintilla Castellana aka. Tinto Cão). Aged for 8 months in concrete (60%) and 500-liter Allier oak barrels (40%). 13% alcohol and 5,0 g/l acidity.
  
  Somewhat translucent and very slightly hazy cherry-red color with a moderately evolved maroon hue. Quite a bit of reduction in the nose that shows characterful yet moderately stuffy aromas of smoke and volcanic sulphurous tones, some salty liquorice, a little bit of wood bark, light notes of tobacco, red-toned hints of cherries and brambly raspberries, a touch of crushed peppercorns and a whiff of flinty smoke. The wine feels lively, crunchy and quite intense on the palate with a medium body and dry flavors of crushed peppercorns and smoky reduction, some brambly notes of black raspberries, a little bit of tobacco, light crunchy notes of crowberries, red-toned hints of fresh cherries and tart red plums and a touch of licorice root. The overall feel is firm and moderately structured, thanks to the high acidity and somewhat grippy medium tannins. The finish is long, fresh and juicy with a dry aftertaste of tobacco and smoky volcanic tones, some crunchy cranberry notes, a little bit of crushed peppercorn, light brambly notes of raspberries, a hint of sour cherry bitterness and a touch of fresh red plum.
  
  A very nice, youthful and juicy Canary Islands red that is still super reductive, smoky and quite closed in nature, despite its 5½ years of age. Unlike the 2015 vintage, which felt weird and even somewhat vegetal, this wine is very true to the style of Suertes del Marqués, showing bright, dry fruit and lots of smoky volcanic elements. This wine still could use some further aging and even then a good deal of aeration is heartily recommended. These Suertes del Marqués wines aren't just pop'n'pour stuff. Lovely stuff with lots of upside - and unlike many TNs before me, I didn't pick up any bretty notes at any point. Just reduction. Priced somewhat according to its quality at 23,98€.

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  10/26/2022 - Lukas_w Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Interesting evolution over 4 hours. Started off like a cool climate Pinot Noir, then eventually darkened in both colour and flavour profile. Ended the night in the realm of a high quality Chilean Cab Sauv. Really cool and complex.

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  7/2/2021 - whits wrote: 87 Points

  Some brett over a red fruited nose, soft and silky, interesting palate, showing orange peel, strawberry and umami seasonings, rustic, light to medium bodied and food friendly, unique

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  3/31/2021 - AudunG wrote: 87 Points

  Purple red, not entirely clear. Aromas of cherries, herbs, smoke, lava stone and some honey and barn. Burgundy like in the mouth, with fine tannins. Fresh and firm.

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