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
See the top 100 best red wines of IstraWant to buy a red wine of Istra cheap or sell a red wine of Istra at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 beef and spice stuffed peppers, lamb chops with spanish sauce or roast pork with prunes.
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
The wine region of Istra is located in the region of Primorje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rojac or the Domaine Santomas produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Istra are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Istra often reveals types of flavors of oil, orange or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of plum, blackberry or dried fruit.
We currently count 36 estates and châteaux in the of Istra, producing 124 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
See the top 100 best white wines of IstraWant to buy a white wine of Istra cheap or sell a white wine of Istra at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 home-made white pudding, salmon pavés en papillote or californian sushi (reverse maki).
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, white pepper or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, dried fruit or red fruit.
The best vintages in white wine of Istra
- 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.88/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.75/5
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: 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
See the top 100 best sparkling wines of IstraWant to buy a sparkling wine of Istra cheap or sell a sparkling wine of Istra at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 andouillette with mustard sauce, parillade of fish and seafood or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.
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
- 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: Warm
A wine rich in alcohol whose power is expressed by an alcoholic nose and a burning sensation in the mouth.
Great pink wines of Istra
See the top 100 best pink wines of IstraWant to buy a pink wine of Istra cheap or sell a pink wine of Istra at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 tunisian pasta, currywurst or rabbit with cider and prunes.
The best vintages in pink wine of Istra
- 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Istra
- Refosco
- Pinot Noir
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: 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
See the top 100 best sweet wines of IstraWant to buy a sweet wine of Istra cheap or sell a sweet wine of Istra at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
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 algerian couscous or real chocolate cake.
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
- 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: Muscaté
Wine reminiscent of the characteristic aromas of fresh muscat grapes.
News from the vineyard of Istra
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