Croatia’s largest peninsula, for the last ten years has been slowly but surely becoming a synonym for a true wine hotspot, as confirmed by numerous international awards and recognitions it is receiving. The wineries that adorn and enrich the Istrian region are true relaxing oases bathed in the Mediterranean sun. In our opinion, enjoying top wines and local Istrian food is a great idea for a one day trip. Below we are mentioning some of our favourites wineries to visit in Istria.
1. Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
Meneghetti is a symbol of luxury, an oasis of peace and quiet surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. With its own winery provides a unique service, with an outstanding restaurant, premium and award-winning wines and olive oils. For all wine lovers, Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery offers individual or group guided tasting programs of numerous top wines in the tasting room inside the winery.
2. Kozlovic Winery
The Kozlovic Winery will introduce you to the history of Istria and Istrian winemaking, as well as the autochthonous varieties of the region. The experience begins with a tour of the wine cellar, which tells the inspiring story of the grape’s journey from the vineyard to the bottle. The experience is completed with finger food created by Kozlovic chefs especially for their wines. There are plenty of wine tasting options to choose from, which you can enjoy on the terrace with a view on the entire Valle vineyard or in the elegant wine bar.
3. Benvenuti Winery
Vineyards surround the home of the Benvenuti family in Kaldir, and the winery is located in the same location. The focus of this winery is on traditional methods of maturation in older and aromatically neutral oak barrels, which preserves and expresses the authenticity of the historical varieties of central Istria – teran, malvasia and white muscat. They offer a unique tasting experience where you will have the chance to try their best wines along with delicious local food.
4. Kabola Winery
One of the most beautiful wine estates in Istria, recognised even by the film industry. Kabola winery is well known for producing wine in oak barrels and amphorae, which makes their wines complex and authentic. They offer several types of tasting tours led by professional sommeliers in order to fully convey the special story of this winery.
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