Wine Castra Rubra, "Dominant" White, 2011
Reviews of purchase Castra Rubra, "Dominant" White, 2011
Tasting Notes
The color of wine - a delicate pale green.
The wine has a rounded, full-bodied taste, in which the gamma juicy ripe fruit notes clearly disclosed on the background of delicate acidity. The wine is well balanced, has a beautiful structure and a long attractive finish.
The wine has a pleasant, invigorating scent with notes of juicy yellow fruit: melon and papaya, which stand out against the background of fresh herbal notes of nettle and hay.
Wine is the perfect accompaniment for fish, chicken, light meals. Feel free to apply it to the cooled meat (ham, jamon), as well as pasta, pizza with cream sauce and cheese.
Interesting Facts
Vintage 2011 won the gold medal at the "San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2012".
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.