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Castra Rubra

Bulgaria

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon · Rubin · Mavrud
Country
Bulgaria
Appellation
Thracian Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roasted meats · stews · aged cheeses · game dishes

Rated vintages

  • 201188 pts

    Chamomile and fresh herb notes lend breeziness to this pretty floral white wine. The palate is robust, concentrated with white grapefruit flavor, and tinged with a pleasantly astringent lime-pith finish.

  • 201089 pts

    This Kosher red blend from Bulgaria is comprised of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Rubin and 5% Mavrud. It has aromas of cranberry, pomegranate and dried Mediterranean herbs. It's flavored with black plum and dark cherry and presents the palate with a well-rounded, soft…

  • 200889 pts

    Big boned and brawny, this is a lushly textured wine full of intensely ripe black plum and cherry flavors. It's richly fruity, but textured with velvety tannins, crushed granite notes and a hit of acidity that lingers on the finish. A blend of Bulgarian and international grape v…