Outstanding houses in Istra.
Istrian reds bend toward savory earth and cherry skin—wines that taste more of slate than fruit—while the whites carry a mineral precision that marks the limestone bedrock.
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Region DNA
The character of Istra
Based on 125 wines with structural data
Style profile
Broad range with a recognisable character
FEM score distribution
Based on 21 rated wineries in this region
Flavor territory
Most frequent primary flavor groups
Style breakdown
Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count
Top grape varieties
Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count
Most representative winery
The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Istra
Vinakoper
VisitIstra is a wine region in Slovenia, home to 48 producers tracked on Femente. Its vineyards are led by Refošk, Malvasia, and Cabernet Sauvignon, producing Slovenian Red and Slovenian White wines with notes of Tree fruit, Black fruit, and Oak. It takes in Koper.
Istra — good to know
- What grape varieties are grown in Istra?
- The most planted varieties in Istra are Refošk, Malvasia, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
- What wines is Istra known for?
- Istra is known for Slovenian Red, Slovenian White, and Slovenian Cabernet Sauvignon Red wines and flavors of Tree fruit, Black fruit, and Oak.
- How many wineries are in Istra?
- Femente tracks 48 producers in Istra.
- Where is Istra?
- Istra is a wine region in Slovenia, taking in Koper.
Istra
Istrian reds bend toward savory earth and cherry skin—wines that taste more of slate than fruit—while the whites carry a mineral precision that marks the limestone bedrock. Producers here resist ripeness, chasing acidity and tannin structure over weight.
Producers in Istra
- Hreščak — undiscovered
- Domačija Butul — honest
- Vovk — undiscovered
- Kmetija Krmac — undiscovered
- Pipan — undiscovered
- Domačija Ražman — undiscovered
- Capo d'Istria — honest
- Ratoša — undiscovered
- Bordon — honest
- Klen'Art — honest
- Zaro — honest
- Černe — undiscovered
- Solari Estate — undiscovered
- Vinakoper — honest