Each wine in this selection is a brand for itself. Istria is a region that has made exceptional progress in the last two decades and has grown into wine powerhouse whose bottles can be found on the wine lists of famous restaurants in Europe. Make sure first-hand in the very best that Istria has to offer.

Domaine Koquelicot Nomad 2017

Winery: Domaine Koquelicot
Country: Croatia
Region: Istria & Kvarner
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Teran
Category: Red wines
Bottle size: 0.75 L
Award: Decanter Wine Awards 2020 - Bronze

Domaine Koquelicot Nomad is the signature red wine from Domaine Koquelicot from the Istrian peninsula. It is made from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the indigenous Teran grape. Aged for two years in French oak, the Nomad has aromas of blackcurrant and plum. On the palate are flavors of blackcurrant, dark cherries and subtle spices. A full-bodied blend inspired by the elegance of Burgundy.

Franković Teran 2016

Winery: Franković Wine
Country: Croatia
Region: Istria & Kvarner
Variety: Teran
Category: Red wines
Bottle size: 0.75 L
Award: Decanter 2018 - Silver Award

This is a wine characterized by a ruby-red color that gives a glimmer of purple hues. It is accompanied by a fine, pronounced and lasting aroma of wild berries, raspberries, and blueberries. It was aged in barrique barrels. In the mouth, it feels very warm with soft tannins. Perfectly pairs with appetizers like Istrian prosciutto and cheese, as well as with red meat and game dishes.

Monterosso Nero 2015

Winery: Monte Rosso Winery
Country: Croatia
Region: Istria & Kvarner
Variety: Montepulciano dAbruzzo
Category: Red wines
Bottle size: 0.75 L

Nero Montepulciano D Abruzzo is a wine with deep ruby color, intensely fruity with notes of cherry and forest fruits on the nose. Fresh and elegant in the mouth, with medium body and a nice finish. The harmonious gentle tannins and balanced acids make this wine very drinkable with great aging potential. Minerals and limestone-rich Istrian soil give Montepulciano from Abruzzo a different dimension and make it possible to enjoy this wine in two variations at the same time. The first one is to enjoy the wine right now because it is fresh, fruity and very tasty even on hot summer days. Other one reveals immediately to a wine lover that if he has enough patience, Nero can achieve its full maturity and be a very pleasant surprise.

Roxanich Teran Re 2009

Winery: Roxanich
Country: Croatia
Region: Istria & Kvarner
Variety: Teran
Category: Red wines
Bottle size: 0.75 L
Alcohol: 14.2 %
Production: 5.000

A deep ruby color, aromas that suggest pronounced fruitiness and elements of spice, leather, smoke, and talk about the potential of wine and a perfect fit. The only way to describe this wine is by using the word muscular but meant in a positive way. Intriguing aromas seems to show the meatiness of Merlot but also the rawer meat characters of Syrah. Very fresh acidity, great flavor; firm but balanced tannins. Magnificent. It is necessary to decant the wine which is best served in Bordeaux style glass.

Benvenuti Teran 2016

Winery: Benvenuti Wine
Country: Croatia
Region: Istria & Kvarner
Variety: Teran
Category: Red wines
Bottle size: 0.75 L
Production: 10.000
Award: Decanter 2017 - Platinum Medal for best red vintage 2013

A lively and juicy wine with a spicy character. It is recomended to decant the wine, since the fruit is highly concentrated but at the same time nicely balanced. The playfulness and mineral character of this wine present all benefits of this indigenous variety. Due to this, the wine has more and more admirers beyond Croatian borders.

Meneghetti Merlot 2018

Winery: Meneghetti wines
Country: Croatia
Region: Istria & Kvarner
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Category: Red wines
Bottle size: 0.75 L
Alcohol: 13 %

Merlot with a minimum addition of Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep ruby color with purple reflections. Intense nose, with distinctive fruity character. The aromas of plum, blueberry, and other berries dominate, combined with floral notes and a gentle spicy background. Fresh and elegant on the palate, with well integrated and fine-grained tannins. Great balance of fruitiness and acidity. Pairs well with red meat, oily fish, aged cheese and Istrian dry-cured ham.