The Winery Kozlović of Istra

Winery Kozlović
The winery offers 17 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Istra.
It is located in Istra

The Winery Kozlović is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 17 wines for sale in of Istra to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Kozlović Estate is a gem of winemaking located in one of the most coveted wine regions of Croatia, Istria. This area is renowned for its brilliant white and red wines, and the Kozlović Estate, a family business that has existed since 1904, is at the forefront in the production of these high-quality wines. The love and passion for wine have been passed down from generation to generation in the Kozlović family, allowing them to explore and perfect viticultural techniques to produce wines that fully reflect the unique terroir of Istria. They are respected for their attention to detail and dedication at each stage of the winemaking process, from meticulous vineyard cultivation to careful wine production and maturation in the cellar. Nestled in the heart of lush valleys and gentle hills dotted with well-maintained vineyards and picturesque medieval towns, the estate spans approximately 25 hectares of fertile terroir. The vineyard is primarily planted with Malvazija Istarska, a native grape variety that produces a rich and aromatic white wine. However, the estate also produces Teran, a robust and complex red wine variety. The Kozlović Estate is not only renowned for its wines, but also for its outstanding contemporary architecture. The tasting room is a modern building that seamlessly blends into the surrounding landscape and offers panoramic views of the vineyards. Here, visitors can taste the wines while enjoying the stunning setting. Beyond producing award-winning wines, the Kozlović Estate is also committed to preserving the natural environment and promoting sustainable development.

Top Winery Kozlović wines

Looking for the best Winery Kozlović wines in Istra among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Kozlović 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 Kozlović wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Kozlović

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Kozlović

How Winery Kozlović wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of gratin dauphinois with smoked salmon, risotto of the sea or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Kozlović

On the nose the white wine of Winery Kozlović. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, pineapple or cream.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Kozlović

  • 1971With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.96/5

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

  • Malvasia
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • 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 sweet wines of Winery Kozlović

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Kozlović

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

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Kozlović

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Kozlović. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, floral or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Kozlović

  • 2022With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Kozlović.

  • Muscatel
  • Terrano

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

The top red wines of Winery Kozlović

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Kozlović

How Winery Kozlović wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or alice's rabbit.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Kozlović

On the nose the red wine of Winery Kozlović. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Kozlović

  • 2009With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.84/5

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

  • Terrano
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Prompt bud

A bud that develops in the year of its formation and gives an entrecoeur.

The top pink wines of Winery Kozlović

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Kozlović

How Winery Kozlović wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton or rabbit fillet with mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Kozlović

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Kozlović. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Kozlović

  • 2014With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Terrano
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Muscatel

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Kozlović

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 Kozlović.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.