KYSELA PERE ET FILS, LTD.

The grapes for Rubus Proprietary Reserve Red are sourced from a mountainous area called SistemaI Ibérico, characterized by its high altitude and loose, stony, nutrient-poor soil. 80% of the vineyards are located at an altitude higher than 800 meters above sea level, planted in goblet (bush vine), with 60% of vines over 50 years old. There is a blend of soil types:

• Gravel, composed of pebbles and boulders coming from alluvium, with good drainage
• Red slate, dry with low fertility
• Darker gray slate, retaining the heat during the day and cooling at night
• Marl composed of limestone and clay, deep soils
• Areas with clay, sandy and limestone soils.

In this blend of 90% Garnacha and 10% Syrah, 70% of the Grenache used is Garnacha Tinta from 35-year-old vines. The remaining Grenache is a mix of Garnacha Peluda (Lledoner Pelut), Garnacha Tintorera and some loose Garnacha Blanca vines. The Syrah, which is mostly planted in trellis with irrigation, contributes color and aromas to the blend.

The resulting blend produces a flavorful wine, rich in blackberry and plum fruits, with aromas of subtle spices, berry and fruitcake.

Rubus shows a bright purple color and offers aromas of ripe fruit and red berries along with toasty notes that enhance the candied fruits. After aeration mocha, coffee and cocoa aromas stand out.  Polished, light but elegant tannins and moderate acidity make the wine interesting with a long lasting finish.