The best wines of Istra
Discover the best wines of Istra as well as the best winemakers of Istra and estates of Istra to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Istra and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Istra by region
Looking for a good wine of Istra among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Istra. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Istra with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Istra
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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 harira de mamie (moroccan soup), lamb collar with mustard or jambalaya (louisiana).
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Istra
On the nose the red wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or red fruit.
The best vintages in red wine of Istra
- 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.27/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.26/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.25/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Istra
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Terrano
- Refosco
- Cabernet Franc
- Gamay
Discovering the wine region of Istra
The wine region of Istra of Croatia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Meneghetti or the Domaine Medea produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Istra are Terrano, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Istra often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, quince or hay and sometimes also flavors of grass, honeysuckle or truffle.
We currently count 111 estates and châteaux in the of Istra, producing 627 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.
Great white wines of Istra
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Istra
White wines from the region of Istra go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of chicken ballotine with ham and mushrooms, sun burger or tagliatelle with scallops.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Istra
On the nose the white wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or tropical and sometimes also flavors of apples, quince or peach.
The best vintages in white wine of Istra
- 2019With an average score of 4.13/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.13/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
- 0With an average score of 4.09/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.09/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Istra
- Malvasia
- Chardonnay
- Malvazija Istarska
- Pinot Blanc
- Muscat Blanc
- Sauvignon Blanc
Discover the grape variety: White muscat
White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.
Great sparkling wines of Istra
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Istra
Sparkling wines from the region of Istra go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison bourguignon, brazilian feijoada or rabbit provencale (mario style).
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Istra
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of orange, citrus fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, microbio or earth.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Istra
- 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.15/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.08/5
- 2010With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Istra
- Chardonnay
- Malvazija Istarska
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Blanc
- Malvasia
- Terrano
The word of the wine: Classified growth
Place name or castle subject to a classification (Médoc classification of 1855, classified growths of Alsace...)
Great pink wines of Istra
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Istra
Pink wines from the region of Istra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, rabbit with basquaise sauce or leg of lamb bravado in the oven.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Istra
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or non oak.
The best vintages in pink wine of Istra
- 2019With an average score of 3.81/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
- 0With an average score of 3.72/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Istra
- Terrano
- Plavac Mali
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Gamay
Discover the grape variety: Moscato Giallo
Great sweet wines of Istra
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Istra
Sweet wines from the region of Istra go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of curried coral lentils, simple pancake batter or roast pork with prunes.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Istra
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tropical fruit or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, non oak or oak.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Istra
- 2011With an average score of 4.65/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.23/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.09/5
- 0With an average score of 4.06/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.05/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Istra
- Muscat Blanc
- Muscatel
- Malvazija Istarska
- Terrano
- Moscato Giallo
- Dolcetto
The word of the wine: Terroir
Strictly speaking, the notion of terroir corresponds to the geological characteristics of a vineyard. However, when we talk about terroir, we take into account the soil, the climate (even the microclimate), the flora, the fauna, and the human factor that characterizes the practices that make up the art of the craft.
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