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.

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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 feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), pizza queen with merguez or chicken drumstick with bacon.

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.

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

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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 the garbure, salmon koulibiac or fish and shrimp wok with curry.

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 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5

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.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.

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 endives au gratin without béchamel sauce, smoked salmon burger - chive cream or mushroom, bacon and gruyere 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
  • 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.

The word of the wine: Olfaction

Perception of odours and aromas by the olfactory bulb. Retroolfaction is the same phenomenon inside the mouth via the retronasal route.

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 adapted vietnamese fondue, basque chicken with chorizo or rabbit with chorizo.

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.

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 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 chili con carne or simple pancake batter.

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: Severe

Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.

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