Castra Rubra Via Diagonalis Selected Red | 0,75 l

Tasting Notes:

Dense, dark ruby color. The nose of the wine highlights its style - spicy and fruity at the same time, with attractive nuances of leather and pepper, woven with the delicate aroma of blueberry and a sweet vanilla accent. The body is concentrated and juicy with fine tannins that leave the impression of a velvety touch. Excellent, fresh and spicy wine with Bulgarian character. Long and spicy finish.

Grape variety: 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Ruby, 5% Mavrud.

Region:
The Thracian Plain is part of the large southern Bulgarian wine region. It is well protected from cold winds north of the Balkan Mountains and further from the south central part of the Rhodopes.

Climate and soil:
Temperate with over 3,000 hours of sunshine during the year and over 110 clear days. Hot, dry summers with warm nights. Soft and warm winters without spring frosts. Sandy-loamy and calcareous soils.

Harvest:
Careful selective hand harvest in crates followed by sorting of the grapes in the winery.

Vinification:
Cold maceration at 10ºC for 8 days. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in an oxcontainer at a controlled temperature of 27ºC. Infusion after fermentation. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

Awards:
2013 Silver - Wine and Sprits Wholesalers of America.

2013 Bronze - San Francisco International Wine Competition