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Rubin Bolgarskii, or simply Rubin, is a dark-skinned crossing of Nebbiolo and Syrah created in Pleven, Bulgaria in 1944.

Unlike its parent Nebbiolo, Rubin ripens relatively early. It achieves good must weight, ensuring good alcohol levels to balance its ample tannins. Rubin's peppery flavor can be attributed to the Syrah, as well as its pleasant crushed-violet aromatic profile. Wines made from this variety are often aged in barrel where the vanilla and smoky flavors can add to the luster of the wines and soften the tannins further.

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