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Experience our amazing Truffle & Wine Tasting
Istria is called the “Tuscany of Croatia” for a reason; the rolling hilly, green pastures, mysterious caves and charming villages. In Istriayou have to use all your senses to capture the magic of the region. The cultural and culinaric heritage in combination with the unique oenology of the region is must for all wine lovers.
A hallmark of the winemaking in Istria is its different types of soil which can be
- Black
- Red
- Grey
- White
In terms of vinification this means that the local varieties of wine in Istria differ depending on the kind of soil the grapes were grown in1.
Some of the most well known Istrian wines are:
- Istrian Malvasia; delicate, full, rounded and harmonious wine with a great fruity and floral aromatic potential2.
- Teran robust with character, strength, persistency and acidity3.
- Muscat sweet with a deep golden colour with an aroma reminiscent of wild carnations, roses and sage4.
Must-Visit Wineries include:
- Cossetto Winery
- Roxanich Winery
- Kabola Winery
- Kozlovic Winery
You can read more about the wineries here.