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Istria

Istria wine guide: the wine region in Croatia, its Malvasia, the dry white wine and red wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Croatia
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Malvasia
Styles
dry white · red
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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find

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.

Climate
Mediterranean
Styles
dry whitered

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?
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Malvasia is the signature grape of Istria. Teran, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Istria make?
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Istria produces dry white wine and red wine.
03.
Where is Istria?
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Istria is a wine region in Croatia.
04.
What food goes with Istria wine?
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Try seafood, grilled chicken, pasta dishes and light salads.

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