Wine Castra Rubra, "Dominant" Red, 2010

Dry red wine "Dominant" is created from a blend of grape varieties Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are grown in the Thracian Valley - the area in the south of Bulgaria and famous for its wine-making traditions. Sand and clay-limestone soil with moderate warm climate create favorable conditions for the cultivation of a good harvest. The grapes are harvested by hand and subjected to careful selection. Each variety vinified separately. Lasts eight days cold maceration at 10ºC. Next, the wort is subjected to alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (27ºC). After malolactic fermentation Cabernet Sauvignon aged in new barrels of French oak for eight months.

Telish company began construction of the winery "Castra Rubra" in 2006. From the Latin name translates literally as "red fortress". It is noteworthy that this place really archaeologists found the remains of an ancient Byzantine fortress that stood here 15 centuries ago. The fortress was located on the ancient trade route between Europe and the East. Around this historic place by Telish were planted 200 hectares of land, which began to grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Alicante, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah and other popular varieties, as well as the pride of the local winemakers - and Rubin varieties Marwood. The area has excellent conditions for growing grapes: a rich and varied soil composition, excellent drainage and a sunny climate. Inspiration and the main creator of wines Castra Rubra is the guru of wine - the famous Michel Rolland.