Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Teran, Muskat MomjanskiFounded 1904Kozlovic familyMomjan
Fourth-generation Momjan estate making wine since 1904, best known for Santa Lucia Malvazija in both fresh and amphora-aged registers alongside Teran and Muskat Momjanski from the same red-soil slopes.
Tasting: Guided tastings by reservation, from casual walk-through visits (Kozlovic Relax) to seated flights (Kozlovic Excellence) and private tastings. Open Tuesday-Friday 10:00-19:00, Saturday 12:00-20:00, Sunday 11:00-17:00, closed Monday.
Tip: Book Kozlovic Excellence ahead in summer; the casual Relax visit runs without reservation most weekdays.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Muskat MomjanskiFounded 1891Markezic familyMomjan
Momjan estate tracing its wine story to 1891, known for amphora-aged Malvazija alongside fresh Malvazija and Muskat Momjanski, plus its own extra virgin olive oil made on site.
Tasting: Reservation-required tastings pairing wine with Istrian prsut and extra virgin olive oil. Open Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday; extended summer hours in July and August.
Tip: Ask for the amphora-aged Malvazija alongside the fresh style to taste the same grape two ways.
Hrvatska Istra PDORefosco, Pinot Gris, Malvazija Istarska, Chardonnay, Plavina, Merlot, MuskatBuje and the Bujstina
Krasica cellar in the Bujstina known for skin-contact and long-macerated wines, including the Ottocento range and single-vineyard Refosk bottlings from red-soil sites around Buje.
Tasting: Cellar-door tastings Monday-Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday 10:00-14:00.
Tip: The Ottocento range shows the estate's longer-maceration house style; ask which vintage is currently pouring.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Teran17 haFounded 1996Degrassi family (Nino and Moreno Degrassi)Winemaker Moreno DegrassiBuje and the Bujstina
Savudrija estate founded in 1996 across 17 hectares of Bujstina soil, working Malvazija and Teran alongside Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot under the Contarini and Terre Bianche labels.
Tasting: Winery tastings Monday-Friday 8:00-15:00, Saturday 9:00-14:00, closed Sunday; enoteca open Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:00, Sunday 10:00-14:00.
Tip: The enoteca keeps longer hours than the winery itself if you arrive without a booking.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Teran, Merlot, Cabernet SauvignonCoronica familyWinemaker Aldo VencoBuje and the Bujstina
Koreniki estate near Umag focused almost entirely on two grapes, Malvazija Istarska and Teran, bottled as Gran Malvazija and Gran Teran alongside a Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blend called Grabar.
Tasting: Cellar-door visits and tastings by reservation via the winery's contact page.
Tip: Grabar, the Merlot-Cabernet blend, is the estate's departure from its usual two-grape focus.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Refosco, TeranFounded 1938Buje and the Bujstina
Brtonigla family winery whose vineyards date to 1938, working Malvazija Istarska, Refosco and Teran across still, rose and traditional-method sparkling bottlings alongside its own olive oil.
Tasting: Tastings with panoramic vineyard views and on-site sales. Open Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00, Sunday 10:00-14:00.
Tip: The estate also presses its own olive oil from Istarska bjelica and Leccino trees; ask for a combined tasting.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Teran, Muskat Momjanski, Muskat Ruza, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon BlancCattunar familyBuje and the Bujstina
Multi-generation Brtonigla estate whose 4 Terre series separates Malvazija Istarska by soil type, alongside Kappi Teran and a wide indigenous and international varietal range.
Tasting: Cellar visits with a short winery and cellar presentation; reservation by phone or email.
Tip: The 4 Terre Malvazija series is a useful side-by-side lesson in how soil changes the same grape.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, MuskatBuje and the Bujstina
Young Buje winery built around the Kastanjari and Cupiga vineyard sites, whose 2023 Marchiori Malvazija Istarska took a Platinum medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
Tasting: Tasting room opened 2023, pouring wine, olive oil and rakija flights with views of Buje's old town.
Tip: The 2023 tasting room looks straight over Buje's old town; ask for a seat on the terrace side.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Franc, Teran, MerlotFounded 1850Franc and Oliver ArmanVizinada
Vizinada family estate cultivating vines since 1850 and now run by father-and-son team Franc and Oliver Arman, working Malvazija, Teran and a broad international range alongside a sparkling Stanzia Brut.
Tasting: Tastings by reservation. Summer hours Monday-Saturday 8:00-20:00, winter Monday-Saturday 8:00-16:00.
Tip: The terrace tasting room looks toward both the sea and the Alps on a clear day.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Teran, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, MerlotMarijan Arman familyWinemaker Marijan ArmanVizinada
Vizinada estate whose first vineyard was planted by great-grandfather Ivan Arman in the 1880s, now run by Marijan Arman with daughters Ines and Nina across Teran, Malvazija Rezerva and a Rose Duet blend.
Tasting: Guided cellar tastings with a tasting room and shop; reservation by phone or email.
Tip: Ask for the Rose Duet alongside the Teran to see the same red-soil fruit in two different registers.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Chardonnay, Muskat Zuti, Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, SyrahGerzinic familyVizinada
Ohnici family cellar in the Vizinada hills producing Malvazija Istarska alongside Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and a yellow Muscat, plus its own olive oil.
Tasting: Cellar-door visits by reservation via phone or email.
Tip: A small producer worth a call-ahead visit rather than a drop-in; the cellar sits well off the main Vizinada road.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Teran, Chardonnay, MuskatWinemaker Mladen RozanicMotovun and the Mirna Valley
Motovun estate and design hotel built around long-macerated, amphora and orange-wine styles across the Philosophy, Sorelle and First Roses collections, farmed on the slopes below the hill town.
Tasting: Guided tastings Tuesday-Sunday with slots at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00, reservation required.
Tip: The estate is also a design hotel, so a tasting can extend into an overnight stay below Motovun.
Hrvatska Istra PDOTeran, Malvazija Istarska, MuskatMotovun and the Mirna Valley
Family winery below Motovun village working estate Teran and Malvazija across the Classics, Single Vineyard and Limited Edition ranges, with a 2021 Muscat that took a Decanter World Wine Awards gold medal.
Tasting: Open year-round for wine tastings, gastronomy dinners, vineyard tours and learning experiences; reservation via the winery's contact page.
Tip: The single-vineyard Teran bottlings are worth comparing side by side if both are open when you visit.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Teran, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot GrigioAgrolaguna d.d.Porec and the Riviera Hinterland
Porec-based wine, olive oil and cheese producer whose Vina Laguna label covers Malvazija Istarska, Teran, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon alongside the Festigia range and Riviera, an alcohol-free line.
Tip: Vina Laguna's bottles are the most widely stocked Istrian wines in Croatian supermarkets, a useful benchmark taste before visiting smaller cellars.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Refosco, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muskat RuzaFounded 1842Peter PolettiPorec and the Riviera Hinterland
Visnjan estate dating to 1842 and run today by Peter Poletti, working Malvazija Istriana, Refosk, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon; the 2024 Chardonnay medalled at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025.
Tasting: Guided wine and olive oil tastings by appointment, in the tavern or on a terrace over the coastline. Open Monday-Saturday 10:00-19:00.
Tip: Terrace tastings look out over roughly 30 km of coastline toward Porec.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Teran, RefoscoFounded 2006Dimitri BrecevicWinemaker Dimitri BrecevicBuzet
Buzet cellar founded in 2006 by Dimitri Brecevic, built on spontaneous fermentation and extended barrel ageing of Malvazija Istarska, Teran and Refosk, bottled unfiltered.
Tasting: Visits and tastings by appointment, contact by phone.
Tip: These are slow-built wines; ask the cellar which current release is drinking best rather than reaching for the newest vintage.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Chardonnay, TeranBale
Bale estate combining a Relais and Chateaux wine hotel with roughly 40,000 vines and a 13-label wine range, plus its own olive groves, restaurants and beach club.
Tasting: Wine Lounge tastings pairing estate wine with the winery's own olive oil, on site at the Meneghetti Wine Hotel.
Tip: The Wine Lounge tasting sits inside the working winery rather than the hotel's public rooms.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMuskat, Chardonnay, Malvazija IstarskaBale
Golas estate and relais outside Bale pouring Muscat, Chardonnay and Malvazija alongside a rose, its tastings built around local prosciutto and cheese pairings.
Tasting: Wine tastings and guided tours with local prosciutto and cheese, Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-19:00, Monday by request; group bookings for up to 60 guests.
Tip: Group tastings run up to 60 guests, so this is a reliable option for a larger party without a private booking elsewhere.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Chardonnay, Refosco, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, TeranVodnjan
Vodnjan estate farming roughly 60 hectares near Medulina and Pula, making Malvazija Istarska, Chardonnay, a Refosk-Merlot-Cabernet rose, Teran and a Malvazija-based traditional-method sparkling.
Tasting: Tastings at the adjoining ByIstria tasting room, Monday-Friday 8:00-16:00, Saturday 8:00-13:00; guided tastings by advance booking.
Tip: The ByIstria tasting room next door pours Medea alongside other south-Istria producers if the winery itself is fully booked.
Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Teran, SyrahBruno TrapanWinemaker Bruno TrapanPula and the South
Sisan estate south of Pula run by winemaker Bruno Trapan across fourteen labels, from Ponente and Istraditional Malvazija to Teran, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah bottlings.
Tasting: Premium tastings of 5-7 wines with food pairings, EUR30-40. Open Monday-Saturday 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-22:00, Sunday by appointment.
Tip: The Double Trouble and The One blends sit outside the estate's varietal range and are worth asking for if pouring.
