A guide to Refosk worth seeking out, by region. We list the estates, how each region expresses the grape, and the bottles that show it best.

Refosk in Istria

Poletti Winery Tasting Room ★ 4.3

Malvazija Istarska, Refosk, ChardonnayAppointment onlyPorec and the Riviera Hinterland

Hillside tasting terrace above Visnjan with coastal views, pouring Poletti's Malvazija Istarska, Refosk and Chardonnay range alongside estate olive oil, open Monday to Saturday.

Tasting: Tastings on the estate's terrace look over roughly 30 kilometres of coastline, pairing the six-wine range with the estate's own olive oil.

Poletti ★ 4.3

Hrvatska Istra PDOMalvazija Istarska, Refosk, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muscat RosaPorec and the Riviera Hinterland

Nine-hectare Visnjan hillside estate with a 30-kilometre coastal view, 2024 Chardonnay recognised at Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025, tucked off the main Vizinada wine road.

Why locals love it: Fourteen kilometres inland from Porec, off the main Vizinada to Motovun wine road most visitors follow.

Tip: Bring an appetite for the olive oil tastings, Poletti pours its own oil alongside every wine flight.

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