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 kig ar farz breton, marinated lamb chops (honey, worcestershire sauce, olive oil) or country cabbage.
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 rabbit with hunter's sauce, peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan or wok of shrimps with vegetables.
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: Chardonnay
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
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 stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce, roast pork in the oven or rabbit with mustard, thyme and cream.
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
- 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
- 2019With an average score of 3.99/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.98/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Istra
- Chardonnay
- Malvazija Istarska
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Blanc
- Malvasia
- Terrano
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
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 family potluck, quick duck breast with honey or rolled lamb shoulder with herbs.
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: Cabernet franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
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 empanadas de carne (argentina), very simple muffins or barbecued filet mignon.
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: Fleshy
Said of a wine that gives the impression of being dense and smooth, a bit like biting into the flesh of a ripe fruit.
A wine route in the region of Istra ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Brtonigla
- Hrvatska
- Labin
- Lj-&#rnu&#e
- Novigrad
- Pula
- Savudrija
- Vi&#inada
- Vi&scaronnjan