Beyond Dracula & Cabbage Rolls
Romania is often reduced to tales of Dracula and a hearty love for stuffed cabbage rolls, but there is so much more. It’s a land of captivating contrasts: vibrant, fast-moving cities paired with villages that feel blissfully frozen in time. There’s a strength and mystique here that you can feel in the air and now, taste in the wine.
On the shores of the Black Sea, near the ancient Histria Citadel, home to one of the oldest Ancient Greek cities in Romania, stands a young gem in the Romanian wine world: Histria Winery. Despite its youth and minimalist portfolio, this winery is already turning heads.
I had the pleasure of tasting their NIKOLAOS range, named after the Greek name meaning "Victor of the People."
Admittedly, this was my first encounter with Histria Winery, and I’ll be honest—how did I not discover them sooner? A big thank you to MyWonderWine for the introduction.
Nikolaos Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc
This is not your average Sauvignon Blanc. It’s the effortlessly cool friend who didn’t chase popularity it just happened. Bursting with aromatic flair, the glass is alive with notes of blackcurrant bud and citrus. On the palate, it brings a generous weight of fruit balanced by crisp, mineral-driven acidity. It’s fresh, structured, and quietly commanding.
Nikolaos Red – Cabernet Sauvignon
Imagine if a wine could be the Mona Lisa, the Louvre, and Mike Tyson all in one yep, this is it. A showstopper from first sniff to final sip. Aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and chocolate mingle with subtle spice and oak. It’s powerful yet smooth, bold yet elegant. A wine that shows up and stays in your memory.
Nikolaos Rosé – Cabernet Sauvignon
Silky, structured, and seductively fresh, this rosé doesn’t whisper, it sings. Notes of peach, strawberry, and delicate florals swirl together, finishing with a surprising, delicious pop of blood orange. This is the bottle that turns a simple dinner into a celebration.
Let’s face it! we all deserve a bottle of something special now and then. And when it’s your turn to bring the wine, don't be the one showing up with a bottle that tastes like regret. MyWonderWine, an online wine shop dedicated to showcasing Romania’s best-kept secrets. These wines don’t shout, they wink. Style you can sip. Elegance you can taste. Luxury that knows how to keep a little mystery.
“MyWonderWine was created to bring the stories of Romanian wines closer to you.” Mission accomplished!
''At the end of the day, you really can’t make a wrong choice.
As long as you pay attention to what it is that you don’t like about a wine
each bottle will get you closer to what you do like.
Take it one glass at a time!''