• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: Crama Histria
• Type: red / dry
• Grape variety: Blend (Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Fetească neagră 50%).
• Classification: IGP Colinele Dobrogei / Single Vineyard
• Readiness for drinking: now~2040
• Price range: 5,000~9,999 Yen

What is Histria?

The winery's name is derived from the ancient city of “Histria" in the southeastern part of Romania. The city of Histria has a history of 2,700 years and was founded by ancient Greek settlers in the 7th century BC. In the ancient Roman era, it was thriving through trade. Grape cultivation has also flourished since that time, firmly establishing a rich wine culture in the entire region of Dobrogea. The name of the Winery is an homage to the Greek ancestors.

What is Ammos?

Ammos means "sand" in old Greek. Grapes have been cultivated, and wine has been produced in this region since ancient Greek times. Additionally, most of the soil in this region is sand. Ammos represents respect for the environment and the ancestors of the Dobrogea Region.

Tasting notes

• Appearance
  Deep garnet.
  
• Nose
  From the moment it's uncorked and poured into the glass, a rich aroma fills the air. The predominant aromas are ripe black fruits, including plum, black currant, blackberry, sour cherry, and cassis jam. As it unfolds, notes of cocoa, smoke, fig, tobacco, clove, nutmeg, damp earth, leather, and nuts emerge.
  
• Palate
  This blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon with a native Romanian grape variety known for its black fruit notes. It has a solid structure and intense flavors. Rich aromas from the barrel and bottle aging are evident. The primary fruit aroma is still lively, with a hint of freshness. The acidity and tannins have matured well, resulting in a smooth mouthfeel. Despite its concentration, the moderate alcohol content makes it easy to drink. The tannins are firm, yet the texture is very soft. While being dry, there's a fruity sweetness enveloping the acidity. The finish is exceptionally long, allowing you to savor the lingering flavors for minutes after each sip.
  
• Food pairing
  This wine pairs well with dishes featuring black truffle, teppanyaki-style Wagyu beef, meatloaf, roast beef, and seared steak bowl with a moon-viewing sauce.

Service temperature

• 16~18℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 13.92％
• Residual sugar: 0.80 g/l
• Acidity: 5.89 g/l
• Body: medium (+)
• Bottle volume: 750 ml
• Bottle closure: glass

Terroir and grapes

• Ingredients: grapes 100%
• Historical region: Dobrogea
• Wine region: Colinele Dobrogei
• Village: Cogealac
• Rainfall in year of harvest: 300~350 L
• Soil: sand and chalk
• Vineyard name: Histria
• Vineyard age: planted in 2006
• Yield: 3.0 t / ha
• Harvesting method: manual harvest in late October.
• Vineyard owner: Paul FULEA
• Vineyard manager: Paul FULEA

Winemaking information

• Production place: Crama Histria
• Bottling place: Crama Histria
• Winemaking: wild yeast fermentation.
• Maturation: Romanian oak, 420 days.
• Name of winemaker: Paul FULEA
• Bottling date: listed on the bottle

Import information

• Importer: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Import method: maritime import.
• Import Route: Crama Histria ⇨ Daniel's Wine Club.
• Quality control method during transportation: use temperature-controlled containers.

Before you place an order, make sure you check out the shipping policy.

For online orders, you will receive automated notifications and electronic receipts, which can be used for accounting purposes. Upon request, we can include a printed receipt in the package. More details here.

For orders placed outside of the online store, issuing a receipt incurs an additional fee of 110 yen.