Suertes del Marqués Tenerife Valle de la Orotava Candio 2018, from Bodega Suertes del Marqués in Spain’s Canary Islands Valle de la Orotava, emerges from old Listán Negro vines in the Candio gully’s clay-rich volcanic slopes at 350-500m – a west-facing single vineyard powerhouse aged 11 months in French oak demi-muids and foudres for seamless integration. This deep ruby thrill unleashes aromas of dark cherry, ripe plum, lavender, crushed rose, spice, and graphite earth that pull you into exotic volcanic depth. On the palate, the Suertes del Marqués Candio 2018 surges with vibrant structure, bold black fruits, mineral tension, fine grippy tannins, and a peppery, persistent finish of tobacco and licorice – elegant power at 13.5% alcohol from foot-trodden, partially whole-bunch fermentation.​

Superb balance makes it drink now through 2028 with graceful evolution. Pair with grilled lamb cutlets, wild boar stew, or aged Manchego to ignite its smoky fruit core – this Tenerife benchmark demands cellar space in every collection.​