Rubiano Vineyard is adding two new varietals in 2022. With three strong grapes already in the ground and producing annual tonnage, we felt it was time to add to our repertoire! So in 2022 we ordered hundreds of new vines from California to expand our estate wines. Help us welcome Camminare Nior and Errante Noir to…
The Grapes -There are currently three grape varietals grown in the RGV in several vineyards. We have all three growing here at our vineyard. The most popular is Blanc DuBois, a light and airy white wine grape grown across the State of Texas. It is an early grape in that it arrives early in the…
ROur vineyard was an idea born 19 years ago. The Rio Grande Valley grows fruits and vegetables for the entire United States and with the right grape varietal- wine was only an idea away. The Valley grows so many different crops and has had much success in expanding its portfolio over the past 100 years.…
Anatomy The grape vine has a couple of basic features, like most plants it has roots and trunk and like most vines, it grows out following the path of least resistance. Ideally, a great vine will have a strong thick trunk and be about two to four feet tall. The lateral arms or Cordons can…
VVineyard Expansion takes planning and preparation. The right location has to be considered for its soil, drainage, exposure to sunlight and wind direction. Grapes have been grown by humans since 6,000 BC, that's over 8,000 years ago! Grapes can grow in many conditions but good wines require great soils. In 2021-2022, the Rubiano Vineyard is…
