Castra Rubra
Castra Rubra
An exceptional wine with a French touch from the best red wine vintage in Bulgaria in the last 20 years.
€23.01 / 45.00 лв.
3 in stock
- Available for tasting at Sip’n Bite
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Region
East Thracia & Sakar
Grape
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vintage
2013
Aging
24 months in new French oak barrels
Alc.
14.5%
Limited series
20000
Why We Selected This Wine
A wine produced under the watchful eye of the world-renowned French wine consultant Michel Rolland. He consulted over 200 wineries in 14 different countries and works in almost all Bordeaux appellations. Castra Rubra is the only winery in Bulgaria with which he works. His philosophy is that a winery can be competitive at a global level only and only when it produces high-quality wines in large batches. Applied in this wine, which makes it unique in Bulgaria - a symbol of guaranteed quality in large quantities.
Vinification Philosophy
- The grape varieties are in equal proportions in the blend: 33% Cabernet Sauvignon ; 33% Merlot & 33% Cabernet Franc
- Barrel fermentation
- 24 months aging in new French oak barrels
- Alternating stainless steel vessels and barrels during aging for better integration of oak aromas and tannins
- Malolactic fermentation
Tasting Profile
Developed · Complex · Long Finish
Alc. · 14.5%
Dryness
Dry
Body
Full
Acidity
Balanced
Tannins
Medium
Fruitiness
Balanced
Color: The wine has a tawny colour.
Nose: On the nose could be felt juicy forest berries and plum marmalade, chocolate, mocha are felt. Development in the bottle adds tertiary nuances such as tobacco, graphite, smokiness, which mix with pepper, liquorice, sweetness and spiciness.
Palate: The wine is developed, dense, with well-integrated tannins, velvety softness, complexity and a long and expressive finish.
Serving: 14–16°C, decanting for 60-120 minutes
Pairing recommendation
A suitable combination with barbecue, game, pasta with tomato sauce and veal, roast lamb and mature cheeses.
Pairings from Sip ’n Bite
Curated gourmet pairings that highlight the wine's profile and structure — available for takeaway and tasting at Sip ’n Bite
Green cheese
An intense and salty accent that sits well with the fruity and structured red profile and makes the tannins feel soft and velvety. The acidity in the wine refreshes and balances the fats.
Elena Dry Aged Pork Leg
The bite highlights the peppery and earthy character of the wine and brings a good balance between saltiness and fruitiness. The fat in the meat softens the tannins in the wine and gives it a velvety feel.
Snail Truffle pâté
A good choice for a deeper, velvety finish. The fruity notes in the wine contrast the earthy truffle, and the acidity "cuts" the fat in the pâté.