Rubinus is a red produced by Tenute Smeralda Srl Società Agricola in Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy. Classified as Indicazione geografica tipica. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Isola dei Nuraghi
Classification: Indicazione geografica tipica
Region: Sardinia
Country: Italy
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Rubinus is Tenute Smeralda's barrique-aged red from Donori in southern Sardinia, bottled as Isola dei Nuraghi IGT from native island varieties. Hand-harvested in early October, macerated for three to four weeks and matured about twelve months in barriques, it is warm and generous at around 14.5% alcohol: cherry jam and dark berries with vanilla, almond and sweet spice, full-bodied, with soft, rounded tannins.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia is a large Mediterranean island belonging to Italy, with a distinctive wine identity shaped by centuries of Spanish and local influence.
More wines
More red wines from Sardinia
- Anghelia — Santadi, Isola dei Nuraghi
- Barrua — Agricola Punica, Isola dei Nuraghi
- Buio — Mesa, Carignano del Sulcis
- Cabernet Riserva Marchese di Villamarina — Sella & Mosca, Alghero
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rubinus from?
Rubinus is produced by Tenute Smeralda Srl Società Agricola in Isola dei Nuraghi, Sardinia, Italy.