The Winery Cuj of Istra

Winery Cuj
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 84 of the estates of Istra.
It is located in Istra

The Winery Cuj is one of the world's great estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Istra to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Domaine Cuj is a magnificent vineyard property nestled in the heart of the Istrian peninsula, in Croatia. Spanning an impressive expanse, this vineyard offers a spectacular landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see, painted with verdant vineyards and lush olive groves. The vineyard combines elegance and rusticity, offering a true haven of peace for those seeking to escape the daily frenzy. It stands out with its old stone houses lined with wildflowers, a bucolic landscape that gives the place a certain charm. The majestic cypresses add to the tranquility of the site, while the gentle wind carrying the scent of the Adriatic Sea brings a characteristic Mediterranean touch. Domaine Cuj is renowned for its commitment to biodynamic viticulture method, in harmony with nature and lunar cycles. Each bottle produced on its estate is the result of meticulous care and an undeniable dedication to the environment, aiming to highlight the purity and authenticity of flavors. The estate produces various types of wines, including Malvazija, a popular regional specialty. These wines have body, complex aromas and are distinguished by their freshness and balanced acidity. Red wine lovers will also be seduced by Teran, another local grape variety, offering notes of red fruits and juicy acidity. Beyond winemaking, Domaine Cuj also offers a captivating gastronomic experience. The cold-pressed olive oil, produced from olives picked on the estate, is also a source of pride for the house.

Top Winery Cuj wines

Looking for the best Winery Cuj wines in Istra among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Cuj wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Cuj wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Cuj

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Cuj

How Winery Cuj wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of butternut and goat cheese gratin, fish stew or summer tuna quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Cuj

On the nose the white wine of Winery Cuj. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Cuj. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Cuj

  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Cuj.

  • Malvasia
  • Chardonnay
  • Malvazija Istarska
  • Muscat Blanc

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.

The top pink wines of Winery Cuj

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Cuj

How Winery Cuj wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of southern beef meatballs or duck pot au feu.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Cuj

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Cuj. often reveals types of flavors of earth.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Cuj

  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Cuj.

  • Merlot
  • Hrvatica
  • Tarrango

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.

The top red wines of Winery Cuj

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Cuj

How Winery Cuj wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Cuj

  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Cuj.

  • Terrano

The word of the wine: Heady

Said of a wine rich in alcohol, powerful and expressive.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Cuj

Planning a wine route in the of Istra? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Cuj.

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.