Rare Varieties Ruen 2017

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Art. # 1930

Ruen is a unique local variety selected in Sandanski. Its parents are Shiroka Melniška Loza and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The wine is made from carefully selected grapes from our own vineyard and has been resting for 18 months in Bulgarian oak barrels.

Sparkling ruby colour. Expressive and complex aromas of red fruits - cherries, sour cherries, stone fruits, blackcurrants, supported by smoky aromas and woody flavours - eucalyptus, cedar wood, twigs, vine, fern, sweet red pepper. Light to medium, very elegant structure with a nice juiciness on the finish and long fruit impressions.

Suitable for game, pheasant, partridge, yellow and aged cheeses, oily fish, fagri, salmon.

To be served at 17-19 C, decant before serving.

Alc. 14.5 %

Profile

  • Fruit
  • Body
  • Tanins
  • Freshness
  • Alcohol

Variety

Ruen

Flavours

  • Coffee Coffee
  • Chocolate Chocolate
  • Small Black Fruits Small Black Fruits
  • Soil Soil

Glass

Large glass for red wine

Serving Temperature

Room Temperature Room Temperature

Food pairing

  • Red Meats Red Meats
  • Raw Dried Meats Raw Dried Meats
  • Soft Cheese Soft Cheese

Maturity

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