Rubin is an authentic Bulgarian grape variety. It was created by crossing Syrah and Nebbiolo. The crossing took place in 1944, but it wasn't until 1961 that the new grape variety was internationally recognized. The Rubin grape is grown only in relatively small areas in the Struma River Valley region, in southwestern Bulgaria. This dry red wine, made from the typical Bulgarian Rubin grape, expresses its own unique style. It is made from selected, fully ripe grapes, hand-picked, and vinified using technology specifically developed for this variety. The wine is aged for 12 months in 225-liter new French barriques. In the glass, the wine has a beautiful, dark ruby red color, typical of the Rubin. On the nose, it offers fresh and inviting aromas of blackcurrant, dried fig, plum, raisin, and overripe blackberry, complemented by elegant nuances of chocolate and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and has a good balance between fruit and acidity, ensuring it doesn't become boring. Logodaj's Nobile Rubin boasts soft, rounded tannins with a long, fruity finish. ABOUT LOGODAJ WINERY Logodaj Winery is a well-known wine producer in Bulgaria, founded in 1994 by three friends in the Struma Valley, part of the Thracian Lowlands, near the Macedonian and Greek borders. The winery is located in one of the warmest and sunniest parts of Bulgaria, where winemaking has a centuries-old history. The winemakers' craftsmanship has been recognized and admired for years. Today, Logodaj is a modern winery, supported by an ambitious team. In its pursuit of quality, Logodaj Winery sought the advice of an experienced winemaker from a more established region. The winery is proud to work under the guidance and supervision of world-renowned enologist Riccardo Cotarrela, strictly adhering to his style and innovative technologies. Since 2011, Cotarrela and his team have overseen the estate's viticulture and winemaking. The vineyards are located in a region steeped in history and wine-making traditions – in the middle of the Petrich-Sandanski Valley, between the characteristic town of Melnik and the recently discovered ancient city of Heraclea Sintica. Near the vineyards, you'll find the medieval rock monastery of St. Panteleimon, believed to be associated with the earliest period of the hermitage of St. Ivan Rilski. West of the vineyards, across the Struma River, lies Kozhuh Hill – a remnant of an extinct volcano. Also near the vineyards is the well-known village of Rupite, where the church of St. Petka was built by the prophetess Vanga