Suertes del Marques 7 Fuentes 2021
Suertes del Marqués · Vinos de Madrid, Spain
At a glance
- Producer
- Suertes del Marqués
- Region
- Vinos de Madrid, Spain
- Grape variety
- Old Vine Garnacha (Grenache)
- Wine type
- Red
- Body
- Medium-bodied and Fruity
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Typical price
- $20-$30
Tasting profile
Fresh red cherry and raspberry notes with earthy nuances and hints of wild herbs; balanced with gentle spice and subtle oak influence.
Evolution: Over 3-7 years will develop more complex tertiary aromas of leather, tobacco, and forest floor with softened tannins.
At peak: Expected to exhibit full complexity with elegant fruit, well-integrated acidity, and silky tannins at peak.
Structure
- Acidity
- Medium to medium-high, bright freshness
- Tannins
- Medium, polished with maturity
- Alcohol
- Approximately 14.5%
- Aging potential
- 10-12 years from vintage
Drinking window
- Peak drinking
- 2025 to 2030
- Optimal window
- 2023 to 2032
- Current status
- Approaching optimal maturity
- Current condition
- Vibrant fruit character with good structure, tannins softening but still firm
This wine derives from old vine Garnacha in a cool continental climate with well-drained soils, lending structure and acidity sufficient for aging. The 2021 vintage shows very good concentration balanced by freshness, allowing the wine to develop complexity over a decade without premature decline.
Food pairing
Grilled lamb, roasted game birds, mushroom dishes, and aged Manchego cheese pair beautifully with this wine’s balanced acidity and medium body.
Serving
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C / 61-64°F
- Decant
- Yes (30-45 minutes) — To allow the bouquet to open and soften tannins, enhancing aromatic and flavor complexity.
Sustainability
Sustainability score: 8/10
Limited use of chemicals and herbicides, water conservation techniques, solar energy use in winery operations, lightweight bottle packaging
Suertes del Marqués is committed to organic viticulture maintaining vineyard biodiversity, minimizing environmental impact with renewable energy use, and efficient resource management. Packaging uses minimal materials reducing waste and transport emissions are mitigated by prioritizing regional sales and careful logistics globally.