Wines made from Riesling grapes of Istria
Discover the best wines made with Riesling as a single variety or as a blend of Istria.
More informations about the variety Riesling
Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.
More informations about the region of Istria
Croatian Adriatic peninsula with a temperate Mediterranean climate moderated by the Alps, three soil types: red (iron-rich), grey and white (limestone). Malvazija Istarska is the exclusive signature white: dry and aromatic with vibrant notes of citrus, orchard fruits, flowers, bitter almond and a saline-iodine mineral touch, crisp acidity. Teran is the indigenous signature red (cousin of Refosco): full-bodied with black fruits, herbs and a smoky touch, firm tannins. Merlot as complement.