Castra Rubra 2009

Qualities according to the manufacturer:
A beautiful, dense dark red colour with soft garnet gleams. A noble and attractive nose: it features multi-layered aromas of ripe black fruits, mocha, vanilla, eucalyptus, leather, sweet Eastern spices.
A voluptuous, full body with an excellent tannic structure and fruity freshness. A long, grainy, fresh and harmonious finish. A wine with remarkable aging potential of 5-10 years.

Assessment according to The Catalogue of Bulgarian Wine for 2014:
An elegant glossy ruby colour with brick gleams; a complex multi-layered nose with accents of exotic spices - cloves and cardamom, blackcurrant juice, chocolate and smoked meat; an elegant body with excellent balance and a hint of raisin in liqueur; a long spicy finish. An outstanding wine, a classic in its style.

Qualities and assessment according to DiVino (October 2013):
The blend is of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot & Cabernet Franc. The colour is a clear, dark ruby. A complex and spicy nose with tempting aromas of dried tomatoes, mushrooms, mocha, butter, red pepper, mint, black cherry and dark chocolate. A full body with beginning development on the palate. The bouquet is dominated again by the red and black forest fruits, dark chocolate, dried tomatoes and white mushrooms. A solid structure with suede tannins and a very long, elegant finish. (2013-2018). An outstanding wine (91 р.).


Prizes:
Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2015 - silver medal
Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America 2013 – double gold medal
San Francisco International Wine Competition 2012 – gold medal

Rating of DiVino for 2013: Wine of the year.