Experience the spectacular wine scene in Istria with carefully crafted wine tours by Istrian wineries with a long tradition. If you’re a wine aficionado who loves experiencing wine regions known for their long wine traditions, Istria is the perfect place for your next visit to Croatia.
Istria is one of the most renowned regions in Croatia for wine tastings, known for its native Malvasia Istriana and Teran. You can never go wrong with booking wine tasting tours with some of the most respected and recognized wineries in the continental parts of this magnificent peninsula. Embark on a gastronomic journey and discover places where good memories of tasty food and great wine are made.
Discover Istria’s Top Wineries
Kozlović Winery
This is a cult destination for wine lovers from around the world. The Kozlović family has been producing their distinctive and renowned wines since 1904. Situated by the breathtaking vineyard fields, this winery offers an unforgettable experience of wine tasting in the northern part of the Istrian Peninsula. Their tasting room is situated on top of the cellar, overlooking Momjan and their Valle valley.
Discover notable wines such as Malvasia Istriana Selection, Teran, and Muscat Momjanski. The Kozlović family takes great pride in their process, remaining true to themselves and to their heritage, respecting resources and nature, and all the while representing Istria in its excellence. You can experience their wines with their carefully crafted tours: Kozlović with wine since 1904, Kozlović tour & terrace tasting 2024, Kozlović excellence 2024, Kozlović private tasting 2024. Reservations can be made via email at visit@kozlovic.hr.
Kabola Winery
If you want to experience Tuscany in the Istrian way, Kabola Winery is one of the few wineries on the Istrian peninsula with a century-old tradition of winemaking. Located near the charming village of Buje, and situated at an altitutude of 275 metres on a stunning Štancija hill, this winery boasts beautiful views of the Alps and the Dolomites, perfect for one-day trips surrounded by mesmerizing greenery.
Their style of winemaking is shaped by their love of nature and tradition. To experience their wines in a true way, reserve one of their wine-guided tastings via their page. You can choose between the Wine Enthusiast Experience, the Wine Expert Experience, and the VIP Wine Experience.
Roxanich Winery
Discover the best quality wines, all the while sitting on a beautiful terrace overlooking the charming hills of Istria in a Roxanich Winery & Designer Hotel. The Roxanich winery is situated in the high-end hotel complex, with a restaurant where you can taste Istria’s gourmet delicacies, as well as a wine shop to bring a piece of Istrian wine tradition with you.
Indulge in their wines with their guiding tours and try some of the most celebrated wines of Istria, as well as wine produced from internationally known grape varieties. Their distinctive ways of producing wine are rooted in the process of aging in large wooden vats and barrels. If you wonder what is located on the ground floors of this majestic designer hotel, there are several cellar floors designated for aging the wine and two others for production. Discover their special wine tour guides on their page.
Tomaz Winery
Overlooking picturesque Motovun through the beautiful vineyard fields, there is a winery dedicated to celebrating the unique Motovun terroir – Tomaz Winery. This family started their path of winemaking during the crisis of 2008 and quickly became renowned winemakers in this region, distinguished by its heavy loam and marl soil, as well as its microclimate.
They offer various tastings that let guests experience the best that the Tomaz family has to offer, with their spacious rooms with beautiful views of picturesque vineyards and one of the most recognizable small towns in Istria – Motovun. Discover their tasting offers on their page.
Rossi Winery
This exceptional winery has a long tradition of producing quality indigenous wines and brandy since 1885. In the pleasant family atmosphere of Rossi Winery, situated in a Mediterranean villa and overlooking charming hills, this winery offers a real taste of Istrian wine varieties and a gourmet experience, all along with some stories about their history.
Alongside tasty wines, this spectacular winery has a special offer of their signature cocktails, so the tasting experience will be even more memorable if you visit them. You can reserve your spot via their web page and be sure to let them help you discover a new world of wine tastings in just a few hours.
Whatever winery should you choose, we are sure that you’ll be delighted by their expertise and tasty wines, and that you will bring a lot of good memories of beautiful days in vineyards with you. Also, don’t forget to enjoy authentic Istrian food, because no matter what they say, A way to a somebody’s heart is through his stomach, and we really want you to fall in love with this region and all the beauty and magic it offers.
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