Dobrogea is a place where ancient cultures still whisper through the soil.
From this place come two Crama Darie wines that we proudly presented at World Food Gift Challenge 2025 (organized by the International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) in Sicily): Cuvée Ruxandra and Străbun Fetească Neagră. Crafted in small batches, they tell a story not just through flavor, but through everything they are. The packaging is simple, elegant, and fully recyclable—light on the planet, but rich in meaning. The label “Străbun,” meaning “ancestor,” links past and present in a single word.
The wine Cuvée Ruxandra presents itself through its elegant and vibrant taste profile with soft vanilla-toast notes from oak that wrap around peach and citrus and tropical fruit.
Străbun Fetească Neagră presents itself as a bold wine with polished characteristics through its dark cherry and dried fig flavors that transition into wild herbs and a subtle spicy note. The fine tannins and clean mineral line showcase the characteristics of our calcareous soils. Traditional handwork meets precise cellar technology—authentic, but designed for today’s palate.
Every sip tells a Dobrogean story. The vines absorb sunlight and Danube breezes while their roots extend deep into the ancient loess. The Hamangia culture established its presence at this location during seven thousand years ago before creating the Thinker of Cernavodă which stands as one of Europe’s earliest masterpieces.
The winery’s name recognizes Capidava as the Roman-fortified Dacian settlement located nearby. Each wine bottle presents an unbroken timeline of various civilizations and cultural exchanges within its liquid content.
The wine producer utilizes limited batch production to let Fetească Neagră reach its full potential in Străbun since this grape grows mainly in Romania. Cuvée Ruxandra emerges from an area which no reproduction method can replicate. These wines achieve their distinctive identity because they combine rare grape varieties with distinctive terroir and traditional winemaking methods.
