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.

Vineyards owned by Agroprodukt are halfway between Pula and Medulin. At the very nice positions, they have about 42 hectares of vineyards of which 25 hectares of Istrian Malvasia, and the rest Merlot and Trebbiano, while across the road one of the most beautiful peach orchards in Istria. The wine cellar is located in Vodnjan next to the railway station and is one of the oldest one of the famous wine cellars. Malvasia Medea Montiron was made in a limited edition of 11,000 bottles.

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.”