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Istria & Kvarner

Istria & Kvarner includes Hrvatska Istra, Hrvatsko primorje and Muškat momjanski. Istria is home to Malvazija istarska and Teran, while Kvarner brings gentle Žlahtina and aromatic Muškat momjanski into the picture.

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Istria & Kvarner, Croatia
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World of Wine regional guide
Atlas locationIstria & Kvarner · Croatia44.94° N · 13.92° E

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We do not yet list a producer in Istria & Kvarner. The region guide, map and nearby wine places remain open to explore.

Istria & Kvarner brings together Hrvatska Istra, Hrvatsko primorje and Muškat momjanski on Croatia's northern Adriatic side. In Istria, Alpine and Mediterranean air meet over red terra rossa near the coast and clay-white soils farther inland. Big shifts between day and night help concentrate grape aromas.

Malvazija istarska is Istria's leading white grape. Basic examples are straw-yellow, floral and moderately fresh. Teran is the region's characteristic red, making fresh, ruby-coloured wines with lively fruit scents. Kvarner's Mediterranean climate and ocean air are behind wines described as fresh, easy to drink and clear in their grape character. Hrvatsko primorje's Žlahtina is gentle and low in alcohol, with apple, ripe citrus, meadow-herb and floral notes. Muškat momjanski is an intensely aromatic Muscat associated with Momjan and Buje, and may appear as Moscato di Momiano.

Inside the region

3 named areas

Each guide keeps its place within Istria & Kvarner clear, with a direct route back to the map.

  1. 01Hrvatska IstraNo producers listed yetHrvatska Istra combines Adriatic air, limestone and red soils, giving Malvazija Istarska fresh almond notes and Teran firm acid.
  2. 02Hrvatsko primorjeNo producers listed yetHrvatsko primorje uses coastal limestone and wind, so whites keep salt and reds stay lighter than Dalmatian examples.
  3. 03Muškat momjanskiNo producers listed yetMuškat momjanski sits within Istria & Kvarner, Croatia.

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