The best wines of Istra
Discover the best wines of Istra of Primorje 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 of Primorje 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 lamb skewers, caramelized lamb mice or truffade (auvergne - cantal - 15).
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Istra
On the nose the red wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, plum or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, black fruit or red fruit.
The best vintages in red wine of Istra
- 2007With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.97/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2005With an average score of 3.93/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.84/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Istra
- Refosco
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Shiraz/Syrah
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Istra
A wine route planned in the region of Istra? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Istra.
- Winery Capris Istra
- Winery MonteMoro Istra
- Winery Bordon Istra
- Winery Capo d'Istria Istra
- Winery Iz Zakladi slovenske Istre Istra
- Winery Vinakoper Istra
- Winery Leonardo Palcic Istra
- Winery Klen'Art Istra
- Winery Domačija Butul Koper
- Winery Vinales Istra
- Winery Rebernik Istra
- Winery Domačija Ražman Istra
- Winery Jogan Istra
- Winery Zaro Istra
- Winery Kralj Koper
- Winery Cerne Istra
- Winery Kmetija Mahnič Istra
- Winery Vilij Bržan Istra
- Winery Morgan Istra
- Winery Okusi Istre - Vinakoper Istra
Discovering the wine region of Istra
Adriatic peninsula shared between Croatia (90%), Slovenia and Italy. Mild Mediterranean climate, terra rossa on the coast. Malvazija Istarska signature white king (~60%, native): dry and fresh with citrus, white apple, white flowers, herbs, almond and saline mineral touch. Teran red star (Refosco family): deep robe, vivid acidity with blackberry, plum, black cherry, herbs and iron, firm tannins.
Roman then Venetian tradition.
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 nanie's diced ham quiche, tuna and mayonnaise onigiri or seafood pie.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Istra
On the nose the white wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of oil, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, floral or cream.
The best vintages in white wine of Istra
- 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.02/5
- 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2023With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Istra
- Malvasia
- Malvazija Istarska
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Muscat Blanc
- Sauvignon Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Istra
A wine route planned in the region of Istra? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Istra.
- Winery Capo d'Istria Istra
- Winery Domačija Ražman Istra
- Winery Capris Istra
- Winery Domačija Butul Koper
- Winery Pucer Z Vrha Istra
- Winery Zaro Istra
- Winery Bordon Istra
- Winery Leonardo Palcic Istra
- Winery MonteMoro Istra
- Winery Markovič Istra
- Winery Cerne Istra
- Winery Iz Zakladi slovenske Istre Istra
- Winery Vinales Istra
- Winery Besednjak Istra
- Winery Jogan Istra
- Winery Vilij Bržan Istra
- Winery Zajc Istra
- Winery Okusi Istre - Vinakoper Istra
- Winery Klen'Art Istra
- Winery Vinakoper Istra
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Very expressive, lively aromatic whites with a pale golden colour, crisp palate with fresh acidity, signature aromas of citrus (grapefruit, lime), exotic fruits (passion fruit), boxwood, blackcurrant bud and mineral notes (flint). Star of Sancerre AOC, Pouilly-Fumé AOC and Pessac-Léognan AOC, defines the great whites of the Loire and Bordeaux. French white variety from Bordeaux and the Loire, exported to New Zealand, South Africa and Chile.
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 pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of pigeon with bacon and mushrooms, salmon steaks with soy sauce or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Istra
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Istra
- 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
- 0With an average score of 3.65/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Istra
- Malvasia
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Blanc
- Refosco
- Pinot Grigio
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Istra
A wine route planned in the region of Istra? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Istra.
- Winery Capris Istra
- Winery Bordon Istra
- Winery Klen'Art Istra
The word of the wine: Vine
Climbing shrubs with woody stems called shoots that produce grapes in clusters.
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 veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork cheeks with cider and honey, butternut and goat cheese gratin or duck breast with orange sauce.
The best vintages in pink wine of Istra
- 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
- 0With an average score of 3.65/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Istra
- Refosco
- Pinot Noir
- Piccola Nera
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Istra
A wine route planned in the region of Istra? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Istra.
- Winery Capris Istra
- Winery MonteMoro Istra
- Winery Klen'Art Istra
- Winery Bordon Istra
- Winery Zajc Istra
- Winery Vinakoper Istra
- Winery Zaro Istra
Discover the grape variety: Malvazija Istarska
Structured, rich dry whites with a golden robe, a broad aromatic palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of almond, yellow fruits (peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), honey and Istrian mineral notes. Also as tannic orange wines with dried fruit and spice notes. Star of Istarska Malvazija appellation (Croatia), the grand grape of the upper Adriatic. Malvasia variety grown in Istria, shared between Croatia, Slovenia and north-eastern Italy.
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 or sweet desserts such as recipes of veal tagine with preserved lemons and saffron or express kiwi and chocolate tartlet.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Istra
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Istra. often reveals types of flavors of earth.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Istra
- 0With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Istra
- Muscat Blanc
The word of the wine: Tressallier
White grape variety from the Allier region, identical to the Sacy variety grown in Burgundy. Rarely vinified on its own, it is used in the blending of Saint-Pourçain white wines, associated with chardonnay, the main grape variety of the appellation. Syn.: sacy.
Discover other regions and appellation of Istra
A wine route in the region of Istra ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Ankaran-ancarano
- Dekani
- Izola
- Koper