'Oak Barrel' Rubin by Tipchenitza Winery

At a Glance

• Producer: Tipchenitza Winery
• Region: Danubian Plain, Bulgaria
• Vintage: 2023
• Grape Varieties: Rubin
• ABV: 14.5%
• Vol: 750ml
• Drinking Window: This wine will age well (10 or more years) and is likely to peak in 2030. 
• Serving Temperature:  16-19°C

Ideal Setting

This wine is perfect for the centre of a family gathering. It's rich flavours complement feasts. It would also suit a collector or enthusiast who wants to buy multiple bottles to taste at different points of development.

Tasting Note

Bouquet of blueberry, mulberry, toast and a gentle aroma of vanilla and chocolate. On the palate it's blueberry, plum, and vanilla.

Food Pairing

Pair with grilled red meats, slow-cooked lamb, hearty stews, or aged cheeses — a bold, oak-aged red built for full-flavoured food.

The Story

Bulgaria’s wine history oscillates between quality and quantity. Winston Churchill’s 10 Downing Street ordered 500 litres of Bulgarian red wine annually, though if your reference point is 1990’s Bulgarian wine you might be wondering why.

Tipchenitza Winery is part of a new wave of Bulgarian winemakers is determined to set the record straight. Their focus on native varietals, craft production, and sustainability represent the confidence to embrace both past and future.

Vinification

Tipchenitza’s Oak Barrel series is unapologetically bold. This Bulgarian Red wine celebrates the local Rubin variety and is aged in ‘first fill’ oak barrels for up to 24 months.

Sustainability

Tipchenitza Winery were early adopters of the lightweight bottle, reducing the environmental impact of transporting wines. They are also members of the sustainable wine round table.