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Some Descriptions of Rubin Wines
“Rubin is grown throughout the Central European nations of Moldova, Romania and Slovenia, where it is made into good-quality red wines high in anthocyanins, the compounds responsible for the color in red wines. Unlike its parent Nebbiolo, Rubin ripens relatively early. It achieves good must weight, ensuring good alcohol levels to balance its ample tannins. Rubin’s peppery flavor can be attributed to the Syrah, as well as its pleasant crushed-violet aromatic profile. Wines made from this variety are often aged in barrel where the vanilla and smoky flavors can add to the luster of the wines and soften the tannins further.”
“The wines produced from Rubin are deep red, with flavors dominated by red and black berries. The wines will often have earthy, floral (violet), and jammy character. They usually have good aging potential, and during maturation, they attain woody and vanilla-like aromas while the tannins become softer.”
“The Rubin wines are intensely colored, with pronounsed aromas of red berry fruits. They are full bodied with tight tannins, which in the process of aging quickly soften. Often in Rubin one can feel the gun powder and earthy notes, as well as flowery-herbal perfume touches and frequently jammy sweetness.”
“As the name suggests, wines from Rubin have a deep ruby colour and typical aroma of berries. The wines can be consumed both young and matured. When Rubin wines mature, their tannins smoothen out, the flavour improves, while freshness is preserved.”
“The wine bears the characteristic features of the two grape varieties from which it is made i.e. the intensive and pleasant fruit flavour of “Syrah” and the ruby-red colour and taste of the “Nebbiolo” variety…The wine is spicy, with an enticing flavour of cherries, strawberries, blackcurrants, violets and pepper. Depending on the wine making process, it can be crisp or mellow, light fresh or fruity with velvet tannins and intense fruit character with elegant finish. Rubin Bolgarskii is often aged in barrel where the vanilla and smoky flavours can add to the lustre of the wines and soften the tannins further.”