# Rubin (2021)

- **Producer:** Hällåkra Vingård
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Rondo
- **Region:** Skåne län, Sweden
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 9.0%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackcurrant, black cherry, lavender, red cherry, lingonberry, vanilla, chocolate, earth, mushroom

## About this wine

Hällåkra Vingård Rubin 2021 is a red wine from the Skåne region of Sweden, produced by Hällåkra Vingård. The wine is made from the Rondo grape variety. The Hansson family, who have owned the estate for five generations, are committed to organic and sustainable farming. Hällåkra Vingård is recognized as a pioneer in Swedish winemaking, focusing on minimal intervention techniques.

## Interesting facts

- This wine is made in Sweden, a country more famous for its crisp white wines and spirits.
- The Rondo grape is a hybrid variety, known for its resilience in cooler climates.
- Hällåkra Vingård is a pioneer in Swedish organic winemaking.
- The wine is noted to age similarly to a young Nebbiolo.

## Food pairing

The wine's balanced tannins and bright acidity can cut through the richness of proteins like duck and pork. Its fruity notes complement sweet and savory elements in dishes, while earthy undertones pair well with mushrooms and root vegetables. Subtle herbal notes in the wine can echo herbs used in cooking.

## Wine making process

Hällåkra Vingård Rubin 2021 is produced using the Rondo grape variety. The winery follows a philosophy of minimal intervention winemaking, with a commitment to organic and sustainable farming practices. The grapes are cultivated on the Hällåkra Vingård estate in Skåne län. The wine undergoes a process that allows for the development of its characteristics, with notes suggesting it ages similarly to a young Nebbiolo.