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Wine Details
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Rubino is Italian for RUBY. Ruby ports are aged for just a short time (2 to 3 years in oak) and are bottled young & fiery. Ours is 18.5% alcohol and 8% R.S. (residual sugar), this satisfying PORT wine is a “true port” fermented from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grown at Texas Hills Vineyard and made into a rich wine spending one year aging in American Oak barrels then we added 100% grape brandy to “marry” to the wine, and fortify, for an additional year - developing the rich flavors, body, and aromas we desired. We get the aroma of blackberry jam, typical of our Cabernet Sauvignon, and suggest you try this port after a nice dinner, pairing it with dark chocolate or Stilton cheese for the conclusion of a perfect meal. 1,000 cases produced.
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Varietal Definition
Cabernet Sauvignon:
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted and significant among the five dominant varieties in France’s Bordeaux region, as well as the most successful red wine produced in California. Though it was thought to be an ancient variety, recent genetic studies at U.C. Davis have determined that Cabernet Sauvignon is actually the hybrid offspring of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon berries are small with black, thick and very tough skin. This toughness makes the grapes fairly resistant to disease and spoilage and able to withstand some autumn rains with little or no damage. It is a mid to late season ripener. These growth characteristics, along with its flavor appeal have made Cabernet Sauvignon one of the most popular red wine varieties worldwide.
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