Top 100 red wines of Istra
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Istra of Istra as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Istra and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Istra
The wine region of Istra is located in the region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rojac or the Domaine Santomas produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Istra are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Istra often reveals types of flavors of oil, orange or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of plum, blackberry or dried fruit.
We currently count 36 estates and châteaux in the of Istra, producing 124 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Istra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Istra
red wines from the region of Istra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of burger roll, lamb stew from my mum or vegetable planter.
