Istria is a wine region of Croatia.
The signature grape is Malvasia, backed by Teran, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, plus three more.
The climate is mediterranean.
Dry white wine and red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp, refreshing, fruit-forward with aromatic qualities and rich and structured, plus one more.
Pour them alongside seafood, grilled chicken, pasta dishes and light salads.
In the glass.
Dry white: Crisp, Refreshing, Fruit-forward with aromatic qualities.
Red: Rich and structured, Blending traditional and international varieties.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Aura Karbun Gin, Istria, Croatia
- Aura Proizvodi Teranino, Istria, Croatia
- Benvenuti Vina Anno Domini Malvazija Istarska, Istria, Croatia
- Clai 'Ottocento' Bijeli, Istria, Croatia
- Clai 'Ottocento' Crno, Istria, Croatia
- Clai 'Sv. Jakov' Malvazija, Istria, Croatia
- Coronica Malvasia, Istria, Croatia
- Degrassi 'Contarini' Sauvignon Blanc, Istria, Croatia
At the table.
- seafood
- grilled chicken
- pasta dishes
- light salads
Nearby regions.
Istria: common questions
01.What grapes is Istria known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Istria make?+
03.Where is Istria?+
04.What food goes with Istria wine?+
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