Wine

Try the Istrian wines

It seems that the Fenicians and Greeks have already brought vines to Istria. The local settlers at the time, the Histri, successfully built this noble plant and dominated the production of wine. A proof of this is the legend, according to which the argonauts, famous Greek seafarers are looking for the golden fleece, Kalavojna, which means in a loose translation from Greek good wine. Where? On the east coast of Istria, at the point along the Bay of Raša, which still has this name today.

There are two prevailing soil types on the Istria peninsula that are suitable for wine cultivation: Roterde (Terra Rossa) and marl floor or flys, known in popularly white. Experts say that the red earth is ideal for plantings of high -quality red varieties (which result in heavily structured, full -bodied wines), while the Flysh is ideal for white varieties, soft wines that keep their fresh aroma together with the fine aroma. The hilly country with gentle slopes where Istria is rich is ideal for wine growing, especially on sun-exposed slopes, whereby the stronger fluctuation between day and night temperature contributes to the pronounced intensity of future wine. Among the numerous varieties that can be found in this area, the most important thing is the Istrian white malvazija. It can be found throughout Istria and therefore makes it an inseparable part of the identity of this region. The wine has a pale gold color, a pleasant aroma of Johannis bread flowers, with a harmonious, delicate freshness and the necessary structure. Teran, a wine with a color from violet to ruby ​​red, with a lively fruit aroma, is also typical of Istria, extremely fresh and less structured. The Red Burgundy, the Red Hrvatica and some less well -known varieties follow.