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 fondue with broth, lamb in a crown with spring vegetables or italian pasta.
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, orange or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, floral or black fruit.
The best vintages in red wine of Istra
- 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2010With 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 rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of congolese pondu, magic marinade (for shrimps, scallops, fish...) or birthday cake.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Istra
On the nose the white wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, green apple or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, dried fruit or cream.
The best vintages in white wine of Istra
- 2019With an average score of 4.23/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.15/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.14/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.12/5
- 2014With an average score of 4.11/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.11/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Istra
- Malvasia
- Chardonnay
- Malvazija Istarska
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sémillon
- Pinot Blanc
Discover the grape variety: Terrano
This is a very old grape variety cultivated in particular in the Istria region of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy. It can also be found in the Republic of Macedonia. In France it is almost unknown. It should not be confused with refosco dal peduncolo rosso, it looks somewhat like it, especially since its synonyms are refosco del Carso or refosco d' Istria.
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 veal shank with mushrooms, the garbure or deer stew.
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: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
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 harira de mamie (moroccan soup), candied gizzards or moroccan lamb shoulder.
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
- 2011With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.68/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Istra
- Terrano
- Plavac Mali
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Gamay
Discover the grape variety: Plavac mali
Croatian Dalmatia more precisely. It can also be found in Greece (Macedonia), Montenegro, Italy, Bulgaria and Romania. According to genetic analyses conducted by the California University of Davis (United States), it is the result of an intraspecific cross between zinfandel (called crljenak kastelanski or pribidag in Croatia) and dobricic, another Croatian grape variety that is now somewhat endangered. - Synonyms: pagadebit veliki, sarak, zelenak (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!).
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 shrimp marinade, ultra-fast and yet so light... or home-made white pudding.
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, microbio or citrus fruit.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Istra
- 2011With an average score of 4.58/5
- 2013With an average score of 4.35/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.15/5
- 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2017With an average score of 4.09/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Istra
- Muscat Blanc
- Muscatel
- Malvazija Istarska
- Terrano
- Moscato Giallo
- Dolcetto
The word of the wine: Virile
Said of a robust, full-bodied wine and, in general, of wines reputed to be powerful in reference to masculine virility.
News from the vineyard of Istra
At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Lugny
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Lugny, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...
The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari
Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...
At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Bussières
Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Bussières, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...
A wine route in the region of Istra ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
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- Hrvatska
- Labin
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- Novigrad
- Pula
- Savudrija
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