Wineries in Istria

San Tommaso Winery: Malvasia and Teran from Golaš

San Tommaso in Golaš brings together a winery, tasting room and boutique hotel on a restored Istrian estate. Tastings and cellar tours are arranged in advance.

Meneghetti Winery: Wine Lounge and guided tastings in Bale

In Meneghetti’s Wine Lounge, wines are served by the glass and in guided tastings. The six-wine programme includes a winery and cellar tour.

Closed. Opens on today 11:00.

Tomaz Winery in Motovun: wine tastings and food

At Tomaz, you can combine a wine tasting with a meal. Alongside ham and cheese, tasting menus are available for a longer visit to the tasting room.

Closed. Opens on today 11:00.

Vina Matošević: Malvasia wines and tastings in Krunčići

At the Matošević winery in Krunčići, you can choose from four guided programmes. Classic, Premium and Portfolio tastings include local bites.

Open. Closes at 16:00

Rossi Winery & Distillery: tastings in Bajkini

Rossi Winery & Distillery in Bajkini offers three private tastings. They combine a cellar tour, estate wines, and selected spirits or cocktails.

Closed. Opens on today 12:00.

Giulio Ferenac Wines: Malvasia and Cabernet Franc from Ferenci

Giulio Ferenac Wines in Ferenci makes Malvasia, Chardonnay and aged red wines in small batches. Erudita and Cabernet Franc mature over several years.

Cattunar Winery: 4 Terre Malvasia and guided tastings

At Cattunar near Brtonigla, you can compare Malvasias from four soils. Tastings include a guided cellar tour and require a reservation.

Closed. Opens on today 12:00.

F. & F. Ravalico: 1903 Istrian Malvasia and tastings in Nova Vas

The Ravalico family makes varietal and sparkling wines alongside aged Malvasia 1903. You can taste them in Nova Vas by prior arrangement.

Open. Closes at 12:00

Kozlović Winery in Momjan: Malvasia, Teran and tastings

Kozlović Winery in Momjan offers guided tastings of five or six wines. The Relax programme lets guests choose for themselves, with advance booking.

Open. Closes at 20:00

Medea Winery

At Medea in Vodnjan, guided tastings cover wines from southern Istria. Montiron Malvazija and Punta Greca Merlot come from two individual vineyards.

Open. Closes at 19:00

Kabola Winery

At Kabola near Momjan, the Markežić family makes organic wines. They also vinify Malvasia and Teran in clay amphorae buried in the ground.

Open. Closes at 19:00

Clai Winery in Brajki: skin-contact Malvasia and aged Refošk

Clai Winery in Brajki makes certified-organic, skin-contact wines from Malvasia and Refošk. The food-paired tasting must be booked in advance.

Coronica Winery: Istrian Malvasia and Teran from Koreniki

Coronica is a family winery in Koreniki near Umag, focused on Istrian Malvasia and Teran, with Due, Ottaviano and Grabar. Tastings are by appointment.

Open. Closes at 18:00

Trapan Winery in Šišan: biodynamic wines and guided tastings

Trapan Winery in Šišan produces biodynamic wines. Tastings of five or seven wines, including a cellar tour, must be booked in advance.

Open. Closes at 21:00

Pilato Winery: Malvasia and Grand Cuvée from Lašići

The Pilato family has grown vines since 1934 and makes fresh and aged Istrian Malvasia and Grand Cuvée. Tastings and cellar tours are arranged in advance.

Open. Closes at 18:00

Castle Belaj: Two Wineries on One Historic Estate

Castle Belaj is home to two separate wineries. Dvorac Belaj uses the vineyard by the castle, while Podrum Belaj sources grapes in Boljunsko polje.

Radovan Winery

In Radovani near Višnjan, the Radovan family makes fresh varietal wines and aged Capeletto. Visit the tasting room by prior arrangement.

Closed. Opens on today 12:00.

Franc Arman Winery

Compare fresh and aged Malvasia at the Arman family winery. In Narduči, they also make Teran, Cabernet Franc and the blends Le Divine and Il Grande.

Open. Closes at 18:00

Benvenuti Winery

In Kaldir, the Benvenuti brothers make Malvasia and aged Teran wines. For a visit to their cellar, guests can choose from three tasting programmes.

Open. Closes at 19:00

Haramija Winery

Haramija Winery in Čehi near Cerovlje makes red wines from estate-grown Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Zora and Ranko welcome visitors by appointment and can also show them around the vineyard.

Damjanić Winery

In Fuškulin, Ivan Damjanić makes five styles of Istrian Malvasia, plus Borgonja and Duranija. Visitors can choose a guided tasting or wine by the glass.

Closed. Opens on today 11:00.