Castra Rubra

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

8.918 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Thracian Valley, Bulgaria
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Deep purple; medium plus intensity aromas of blackberry, black currant, black plum, graphite, vanilla, coconut, cedar, forest floor, potting soil; dry, medium acid, high tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberry, black plum, black currant, graphite, vanilla, coconut, cedar; long finish, very concentrated fresh flavors, harmonious

Deep purple; medium plus intensity aromas of blackberry, black currant, black plum, graphite, vanilla, coconut, cedar, forest floor, potting soil; dry, medium acid, high tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus intensity flavors of blackberry, black plum, black currant, graphite, vanilla, coconut, cedar; long finish, very concentrated fresh flavors, harmonious

Nov 26th, 2018
James Stephen

Loved it

Loved it

Dec 11th, 2018
Nenad Kesin

An excellent blend from an excellent winery. Obviously the supervision of Michel Rolland payed off. Rich and fruity but than again well polished tanins and great overall balance make zhis wine exquisite. Sincerely recommend.

An excellent blend from an excellent winery. Obviously the supervision of Michel Rolland payed off. Rich and fruity but than again well polished tanins and great overall balance make zhis wine exquisite. Sincerely recommend.

Aug 12th, 2018
Kristoffer Roupé

Kryddigt, lukt av fiskhamn. Kraftfullt matigt till tex grillad tonfisk

Kryddigt, lukt av fiskhamn. Kraftfullt matigt till tex grillad tonfisk

Oct 2nd, 2015
Bengt Nyman

A very dark and rich first class wine.

A very dark and rich first class wine.

Oct 2nd, 2015
Isabelle Wu

Soft tannin, short on the finish, hint of sweet spice

Soft tannin, short on the finish, hint of sweet spice

Mar 13th, 2013
Hermes Cuello

Hermes had this 5 years ago

Hermes had this 5 years ago

Apr 19th, 2020
Hermes Cuello

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Mar 21st, 2020
Hermes Cuello

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Mar 14th, 2020
D Napon

D had this 3 years ago

D had this 3 years ago

Mar 4th, 2022