• Country of origin: Romania
• Producer: Crama Histria
• Type: white / dry
• Grape variety:  Sauvignon Blanc 100%​
• Classification: IGP Colinele Dobrogei / Single vineyard / Wild yeast
• Readiness for drinking: now~2026
• Price range: 4,000~4,999

Introductory notes

This is a Sauvignon Blanc with an additive-free approach, fermented using wild yeast. The yield per hectare is limited to 3 tons or less, and the grapes are meticulously hand-picked and sorted, ensuring the highest quality possible.

Breaking away from the classic style of wines, this avant-garde Sauvignon Blanc offers a new expression of the grape. It has received outstanding reviews both in Romania and internationally.

Among the white wines curated by Daniel's Wine Club, this one stands out and is a must-try for all wine enthusiasts in Japan.

Message from Paul

NIKOLAOS translates to 'he who rules over people' in old Greek and serves as a dual-purpose brand.

First, it is a memorial to my father's name, Neculai, and a way to carry forward his work.

Second, it is a wine that speaks of the vine. Fermented solely with wild yeast, without oenological interventions, my wines aim to showcase the full potential of the terroir. This is why the label proudly displays 'Terroir de Dobrogea.’

Tasting notes

• Appearance
  It has a bright, pale lemon color.
  
• Nose
  The aroma is very rich, with a predominant mineral character. It carries scents of petrol (yes, just like a high-end German Riesling!!!), flint, wet stones, and wool, along with hints of blackcurrant leaves, gooseberry, yuzu, hay, lychee, apricot, nectarine, apple, pear, and lemon. There are also nuances reminiscent of bread dough and brioche-like yeast. It's evolving in the bottle, and you can distinctly sense the matured notes of nuts and kerosene.
  
• Palate
  It boasts a rich mineral character derived from the calcareous soil, and it beautifully harmonizes moderate acidity with fruitiness. There's a subtle sweetness reminiscent of citrus fruits, making it very enjoyable to drink. You can detect slight yeast and wheat nuances on the palate. The aftertaste unfolds with apple flavors, similar to when you drink German chamomile tea or apple-based herbal tea, leaning more towards yellow apples than green apples. It has a medium body. Crafted by wild yeasts, it offers a soft and smooth drinking experience. It doesn't exhibit the typical assertiveness often found in natural wines; instead, it presents itself elegantly. It's the finest Sauvignon Blanc that beautifully expresses the terroir of the Dobrogea region along the Black Sea coast in Romania.
• Food pairing
  It pairs wonderfully with appetizers and salads featuring olive oil, chicken or fish dishes seasoned with herbs, low-oil fresh cheeses, aioli, tapas, Mediterranean cuisine, grilled young chicken thighs, and white fish with lemon-based sauces.
  

Service temperature

• 8~10℃

Basic information

• Alcohol by volume: 11.66％
• Residual sugar: 3.30 g/l
• Acidity: 5.58 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 mm
• Soil: Chalky soil
• Vineyard name: Histria
• Vineyard age: 15 years
• Yield: 3 t/ha.
• Harvesting method: hand-picked; middle of September.
• Vineyard owner: Crama Histria
• Vineyard manager: Paul FULEA

Winemaking information

• Production place: Crama Histria.
• Maceration: 18 days skin-contact.
• Fermentation: stainless tank.
• Name of winemaker: Paul FULEA.
• Bottling place: Crama Histria.
• 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.

Storage information

• Seller: Daniel's Wine Club.
• Storage place: Daniel's Wine Club Yokohama.
• Storage temperature: 16~18°C.

① Seino Transportation (Delivery)

• Free shipping for orders over 11,000 yen including tax.
• A mobile phone number for delivery is required (landlines are not accepted).
• Orders under 10,999 yen including tax will incur a shipping fee of 880 yen including tax.
• Can be shipped on weekdays / Cannot be shipped on weekends and holidays.
• Delivery date and time cannot be specified (undelivered delivery).
• Orders placed by 11am can be shipped the same day.
• Can be shipped directly to a third party (gifts accepted).
• For cash on delivery, a cash-on-delivery charge of 440 yen including tax is added.
• Temperature control during delivery is not possible.
• Delivery to Okinawa Prefecture is not possible.

② Post office

• Free shipping for orders over 16,500 yen including tax.
• Orders under 16,499 yen including tax will incur a shipping fee of 990 yen including tax.
• Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays can be shipped (closed on Sundays).
• Delivery date and time can be specified (morning, 12:00-14:00, 14:00-16:00, 16:00-18:00, 18:00-20:00, 20:00-21:00).
• Can be shipped directly to a third party (gifts accepted).
• Orders placed before 13:00 can be shipped the same day.
• For cash on delivery, a cash-on-delivery charge of 440 yen including tax is added.
• Temperature control possible during delivery / 550 yen including tax for chilled delivery.
• Delivery to Okinawa Prefecture is possible.

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