The best wines of Istria
Discover the best wines of Istria as well as the best winemakers of Istria and estates of Istria to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Istria and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Istria by region
Looking for a good wine of Istria among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Istria. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Istria with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Istria
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Istria
Red wines from the region of Istria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of scottish haggis, canned duck confit or purple leg of lamb with red wine and cranberries.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Istria
On the nose the red wine of the region of Istria. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit.
The best vintages in red wine of Istria
- 2015With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.86/5
- 0With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Istria
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Terrano
Discovering the wine 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.
Great white wines of Istria
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Istria
White wines from the region of Istria go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of veal tagine with peas, baeckeoffe with fish or gaufress and light.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Istria
On the nose the white wine of the region of Istria. often reveals types of flavors of minerality, lemon or nutty and sometimes also flavors of oil, non oak or earth.
The best vintages in white wine of Istria
- 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2018With an average score of 4.09/5
- 0With an average score of 4.04/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Istria
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Malvazija Istarska
- Posip Bijeli
- Pinot Grigio
- Moscato
- Feteasca Alba
Discover the grape variety: Posip Bijeli
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), stone fruits (peach, apricot) and saline marine notes. Distinctive island character. Star of the island whites of Korčula, typical expression of the limestone coastal terroirs of the Croatian Adriatic. Orthographic variant of Pošip bijeli, indigenous Croatian white variety from the island of Korčula, Dalmatia.
Great pink wines of Istria
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Istria
Pink wines from the region of Istria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, leg of lamb with spices or quick coconut milk chicken.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Istria
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Istria. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
The best vintages in pink wine of Istria
- 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
- 0With an average score of 3.95/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.91/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Istria
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
Discover the grape variety: Malvasia
Aromatic, rich whites or reds ranging from pale gold to amber, with a broad palate and variable acidity, featuring signature aromas of yellow fruits (apricot, peach), white flowers, honey, dried fruits, muscat and spice notes. Made dry, sweet, liqueur and sparkling. Stars of countless Italian (Malvasia delle Lipari, Colli Piacentini), Spanish, Portuguese (Madeira) and Croatian appellations. Family of historic grape varieties of Greek origin (Monemvasia).
A wine route in the region of Istria ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Tulcea