# 7 Fuentes (2020)

- **Producer:** Suertes del Marqués
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Listán Negro, Castellana Negra
- **Region:** Canary Islands, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.7%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** redcurrant, raspberry, cherry, black pepper, herbaceous, smoke

## About this wine

Suertes del Marqués 7 Fuentes is the flagship village red (Vino de Villa) from Bodegas Suertes del Marqués, located in the Valle de la Orotava on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Founded in 2006 by the García family and managed by Jonatan García Lima, the estate has played a central role in the modern renaissance of Canary Island viticulture. The vineyards range from 300 to 700 meters above sea level on the steep volcanic slopes of Mount Teide. 7 Fuentes is crafted from up to 25 small vineyard plots (suertes) featuring ancient, ungrafted pre-phylloxera vines trained in the region's traditional braided cordon system.

## Interesting facts

- Sourced from 100- to over 200-year-old pre-phylloxera ungrafted vines grown directly in volcanic soils.
- Listán Negro vines are trained using Cordón Trenzado, a unique local braided cordon system stretching up to 15 meters long.
- Named '7 Fuentes' (Seven Fountains) after the historic water springs district in the Orotava Valley.

## Food pairing

The medium-light body, elevated natural acidity, and fine-grained tannins of 7 Fuentes make it exceptionally versatile at the table. Its signature volcanic smoke, peppery freshness, and bright red fruit complement savory cured meats, grilled poultry, earthy mushroom dishes, and roasted pork. High natural acidity cuts through fat while matching herbal and savory nuances.

## Wine making process

The 2020 vintage of 7 Fuentes is a blend of 95% Listán Negro and 5% Castellana Negra. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with 100% indigenous yeasts in concrete tanks, incorporating approximately 10% whole clusters with a short maceration period. The wine is aged for 8 months, split with 70% of the lot maturing in concrete tanks and 30% in used 500-liter French oak demi-muids, before resting briefly in stainless steel prior to bottling.