Author: villasborghetto Date: 30.06.22 Category: Blog

Home to malvasia. Home to teran. Home to (other) fabulous wines as well. That home is Istria! With a longstanding tradition of winemaking, Croatia’s largest peninsula boasts exceptional wines which beautifully complement authentic local dishes for amazing culinary experiences.

Istrian wine-bearing tradition

Perfect products of perfect conditions! Due to its pleasant and favorable climate as well as fertile soil, Istria has a long tradition of wine production dating all the way back to the times of ancient Greeks. The vineyards of the western and central Istria, therefore, form an inseparable part of the picturesque landscape and, by extension, Istrian identity.

Wine roads across Istria, primarily near the towns of Buje, Umag, Poreč, Pazin and Motovun, lead through lovely scenery, unique in changing seasons. And more than that. They promise unique local experience and an outstanding gastronomic journey.

Wine tours

Visit top-notch wineries and sample premium wines of Istria! Treat your palate to their exquisite tastes, combine them with Istrian delicacies, and simply enjoy the very special ambiance. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to get a few bottles as a souvenir to remind you of the lovely Istrian moments.

Kabola winery. With a tradition going back more than 130 years, Kabola winery is the ideal stop for a unique wine tasting experience. Charming surroundings near Momjan are beautifully reflected in their special wines, particularly Amphora Malvasia, Istrian Malvasia, Malvasia Unica as well as the native Momjan Muscat, to name just a few.

Kozlović winery. A true paradise for sommeliers, the state-of-the-art Kozlović winery invites you to sip first-class wines while admiring the picturesque scenery with vineyards and the view of the Momjan castle. It has more than a century of winemaking tradition and its prime wines include Malvasia, Momjan Muscat, Valle 2020 and others.

Matošević winery. With two vineyards, one in central and the other in northwestern Istria, Matošević winery offers you a truly complex, yet beautiful flavour of Istria, with its wines. So, let their Grimalda or Alba wines tell your taste buds a wonderful story of Istria and the fruits of its land.

Taste of Istria

Pair your love of amazing wines with a luxury holiday! Villas Borghetto welcome you to a wonderful stay with a very special touch – a tour with wine tasting in Istria, all a part of the Taste of Istria special offer. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or are curious to explore the genuine Istrian flavours, embark on an exciting trip of discovery, not only of the enological jewels in the region, but also its breathtaking landscapes.

Authentic Istria

Explore Istria with all your senses! Let the native sorts of wine, the sunny malvasia or momjan muscat and passionate teran, complete your gastronomic experience of Istria. So, raise your glass of authentic wine, give it a quick sniff before swirling the glass, take a sip and try to determine the ways in which it reflects the region. All the while feeling fully relaxed in a lovely setting, listening to a bird’s chirp.