2 editor-picked estates growing Muscat in Istria.
Where to taste Muscat in Istria: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
Buje hilltop tasting room from the Bastian family pouring Malvazija and international varietals alongside olive oil and rakija, terrace views over the old town, open Tuesday to Sunday.
Tasting: A modern tasting room in Buje's old town pours wine, extra virgin olive oil and house rakije with a terrace view over the hilltop town, open Tuesday to Sunday without a booking requirement.
Old-town Buje tasting terrace pouring wine, olive oil and house rakija together, tucked into the hilltop streets rather than out on the open Momjan wine road.
Why locals love it: Inside Buje's old town rather than on the open-country Momjan wine road, easy to walk past without knowing it is there.
Tip: Climb up in the late afternoon for the terrace light over the old town rooftops.