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Istrian soil...

red and white, is the foundation of Istrian winery. Two different colours and two different worlds. Istrian Malvasia, the local autochthonous variety, gives different wines depending on the colour of the soil, and transfers the Istrian terroir into a glass of superior wine. Istria has a unique position, exceptionally long sunny periods and excellent positions for viticulture. Though small, Istria…

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Istrian Malvasia

The most important, autochthonous Istrian variety, gives superior white wines. When of best age, even its small yield can give a Great Wine.

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Teran

A hundred years ago the first, today the second most important variety in Istria. Similar to Refošk (refosco), Teran is a demanding variety - only great knowledge and effort of winegrowers and winemakers will give excellent results. Best results are obtained in north-western Istria.

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Wine and Vinistra

The best Istrian winemakers say that wine is produced in the vineyard. But special skills are required to preserve the best qualities of grapes and translate them into the wine. Every year, Istrian winegrowers and winemakers present their best results of effort and knowledge in the traditional exhibition Vinistra.

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Vinistra - association of winegrowers and winemakers of Istria

Since its foundation in 1995, the Association has assembled Istrian winegrowers and winemakers. The aim of the association is to provide expert assistance to its members, to connect the producers, to represent their interests, to nurture and preserve traditional winemaking customs, to present and promote wines, to create the image of Istrian wines as high-quality and natural products.   [ more... ]


IQ - Istrian Quality 2009

This year, for the fourth time, organised by Vinistra and IDA, the IQ - Istrian Quality designation is awarded... [ more... ]

Exhibition Vinistra 2009

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The 16th Vinistra, from 29.4. to 2.5.2009. has a new venue - the multipurpose Žatika Sports Centre in Poreč (programme 2009). The Centre extends over 14,000 square meters and offers plenty of space for this growing exhibition. Apart from the traditional exhibition of wine, cured ham, brandies and other Istrian products, the Vinistra 2009 will host the First Malvasia Competition - The World of Malvasia. This Project will serve to promote Istria as a preferable destination worldwide. [ more... ].


The World of Malvasia 2010

The first international competition of Malvasia wines, The World of Malvasia, will be held in Poreč on 13th April 2010 organised by Vinistra. The Organizer wishes to gather a large number of international competitors, to promote particular features of Malvasia, present the achievements of producers and the newest trends in the production of Malvasia.  [ more... ].