🇷🇴 Histria winery
An emblematic presence on the Romanian Wine Scene
With a steadfast belief in terroir, Histria Winery undoubtedly stands out as an unparalleled source of exceptional world-class wines.
Histria Winery takes pride in carrying forward the legacy of wine, nurturing the gift passed down from past generations.
Here, the vines bask in the sun for over 300 days a year, and the sea imparts unmistakable saline aromas to the wines. Grape growers meticulously care for the Dobrogean land every year and reap its blessings every fall, generation after generation.
Wine is a testament to civilization and hedonism, and Histria Winery has always been a hub for civilizations united by their love for nature, wine, and trade.
Discover in each wine the commitment to preserving these values and the stories of old.
Place
Histria Winery is located in the Dobrogei Hills wine-growing region, 10 km from the Black Sea coast.
Climate and soils
The typical temperate continental climate is partially mitigated by the Danube Delta. The annual thermal values show averages around 11ºC, with amplitudes exceeding 25ºC between the averages of January and July. Multiannual extremes can exceed 75ºC. Average precipitation often falls below 400 mm/year.
The heliothermal resources are among the highest in the country (radiant energy of over 120-125 Kcal/cm², insolation exceeding 2200 hours, and positive average daily temperatures of 4000º-4200ºC/year). This ensures the ripening and even overripening of the grapes.
The dominant zonal soils in the wine-growing areas are steppe mollisols (castanozoum, chernozem) and silvosteppe soils (cambic chernozem and, more rarely, argiloiluvial, rendzina, and gray soils), mostly developed on a loessic substrate.
Name and history
The winery's name is derived from the ancient city of “Histria" in the southeastern part of Romania.
This ancient place boasts a history of 2,700 years, founded by Greek settlers in the 7th century BC. During the Roman era, it thrived through trade. Grape cultivation has flourished here since that time, firmly establishing a rich wine culture throughout the Dobrogea region.
Winery information
Histria Winery is a boutique winery, established in 2015. It currently cultivates 12 hectares of vineyards, growing both local varieties (Fetească neagră, Fetească regală) and international varieties (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot noir, Chardonnay, and Rhein Riesling).
Paul FULEA, the man behind the story
Paul FULEA is relatively new to the wine world but has become a highly acclaimed winemaker both domestically and internationally.
His winemaking style revolves around a commitment to wild yeast fermentation and maximizing the potential of terroir.
Fearlessly challenging conventions and old rules, he relentlessly pursues the highest quality standards, fulfilling his role in elevating Romania's wine culture to the highest level.
Paul learned many valuable lessons from Nicolae, his father and mentor. He manages a wide range of tasks, from working the vineyard to personally promoting his wines on domestic and international markets.
What he holds most dear is the philosophy of "terroir." With unwavering respect for the land, he continues to experiment and strive to cultivate better grapes and create superior wines.
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