Suertes del Marqués Trenzado 2022
Dry white wine · Suertes del Marqués
Vintage: 2022
Type
Dry white wine
Producer
Suertes del Marqués
Country
Spain
Vintage
2022
Region & Appellation
Valle de la Orotava DO, Tenerife, Canary Islands
Grape Varieties
Listán Blanco primarily, along with other traditional white varieties like Tintilla, Gual, Malvasía Aromática, and Marmajuelo from old, ungrafted bush vines.
Color & Appearance
Bright, pale lemon-gold with clear clarity and light viscosity.
Aroma Profile
Smoky, mineral-driven nose with notes of wet stone, flint, bruised apple, lemon peel, subtle chamomile, and saline undertones.
Tasting Notes
A vibrant and textural white wine offering incredible energy on the palate. It starts with bright citrus and stone fruit, moving into a complex core of volcanic smoke, herbs, and crushed rock, finishing with a mouth-watering, salty salinity.
Flavor Profile
Green apple, Meyer lemon, salted almond, white flowers, and distinct smoky, volcanic minerality.
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a tactile, slightly waxy texture, framed by vibrant, electric acidity and great tension.
Acidity & Tannins
High, racy acidity that drives the wine forward with immense freshness and precision.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
Approximately 12.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged in a combination of old neutral French oak barrels and concrete vats, preserving pure fruit and terroir expression without heavy oak flavors.
Food Pairings
Grilled octopus, fresh oysters, ceviche, roasted sea bass, and goat cheese.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 10-12°C in a universal white wine glass. No decanting strictly required, but letting it open up for 20 minutes enhances the aromatic complexity.
Price Range
30-45 USD
Quality Assessment
Outstanding, rated consistently around 92-94 points by major critics. Represents one of the most compelling and unique volcanic white values in Spain.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested from ancient, pie franco (ungrafted) vines. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in old wood and concrete, with minimal intervention.
Terroir
Volcanic soils rich in basalt and ash, located at high altitudes in the Valle de la Orotava under the influence of Atlantic trade winds.
History & Heritage
Founded in 2006 by the de la Rosa family, Suertes del Marqués revived historic vineyards in Tenerife and has become a benchmark for authentic Canary Islands winemaking.
Interesting Facts
The vines are trained using the traditional 'Cordón Trenzado' (braided cordon) system unique to the Valle de la Orotava, some of which are over 150 years old and survived phylloxera.
Cellaring Potential
Delicious in its youth for its primary fruit and volcanic energy, but capable of aging gracefully for 5 to 10 years.
Similar Wines
Envinate Benje Blanco, Ignios Origenes Listán Blanco, and Atlantic white wines from Rías Baixas or the Jura.