Istrian White Wine Case

Malvazija istarska (Malvasia Istriana) is now recognized as one of the most important indigenous Croatian varieties. The story of Benvenuti winery is a story about family, tradition and terroir. Situated in the quiet Istrian village of Kaldir, overlooking Motovun hill, three grape varieties grow – Malvasia Istriana, Teran and Muscat.

On the west coast of Istria, grapes are grown on “terra rossa”, red soil. While Santa Lucija is “breathing” the white Istrian soil, the mother of extraordinary wines and above all the unique Buje Malvazija. From this “white” soil comes Franković wine selection. It has always been known that the Malvazija from Buje surroundings is distinguished by exceptional quality. But with Franković distinctive Malvazija, Teran, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Cabernet-Sauvignon are also born in the same Santa Lucia locality.

As Ivica Matošević says; “Winemaking is not your 7 to 3 job. It is a challenge you face every single day of the year. It is your working hours and your job description. You contemplate the sky, confer with the sun and the clouds, you discuss with the forecast, chat with the grape wines and flatter the grapes…and you are still in your right mind. Actually, to enjoy it, you have to be a bit wacky.” Central Istrian wine region, Grimalda area, vineyard Brdo. This is a blend of three varieties; Chardonnay, Istrian Malvasia and Sauvignon Blanc, in ratios of 50- 25-25. The grapes are complex due to low yields on very sunny terraces; up to a kilo per vine.

Medea Winery was founded in 1956 by merging farmers cooperatives that existed in the village of Rovinj, Pula and Barban. Today they own 48 acres of vineyards. Despite the size of the winery, it produces only 30,000 bottles of high-quality wine a year, while the rest still ends up as table wine. However, the plan to switch exclusively to quality has already begun and we can’t wait to drink the fruits of their labor. Just walk through one of the series of our vineyards that cover a total of 60 hectares and soak up the smell of grapes, and in it the Istrian spirit of culture, tradition and heritage.

Istria is the land of a great tradition. The foundation of Meneghetti philosophy is the quality of life in harmony with the nature that surrounds us and influences us. In Meneghetti winery they approach winemaking with love and knowledge – just like everything they do. Grapevine, with its fruits and their liquid core, is the symbol of the Istrian soil – the terroir of unique diversity. Along with the indigenous varieties, they are cultivating international varieties that get special characteristics, affected by the local terroir, the unique soil and the environment full of Mediterranean. vegetation. Their vineyards are processed in an environmentally sustainable way, with a deep respect for nature. We use Simonit & Sirch method. The resin is soft, always done by hand, to preserve the plant and increase its chances to reach a high age.

Roxanich winemaking. Roxanich wine philosophy doesn’t strive to merely satisfy the norm and is not interested in certificates and adhering to just the formal rules of the game. In Roxanich winery a holistic approach is honored, with the balance in life that translates into every aspect of one’s work, especially the creation of wine. They are living proof that this is the only way to make truly natural and honest wine. “Our wine is for a discerning person. An inquisitive soul. Someone who needs to know what they are drinking, how it was made and how its creation affected the planet.”