Istrian Wine Tasting – Family Winery and Distillery Tour

Istria is one of Croatias most exciting wine regions – a peninsula where the ancient Roman tradition of viticulture never died, and where a new generation of winemakers is producing wines that draw attention from across Europe. An Istrian family winery and distillery tour with IN MOTION takes you deep into the vineyards, cellars, and stories behind the wine in your glass, with private chauffeur transfer from your hotel to every stop.

The Wines of Istria

Istrias most celebrated white wine is Malvazija Istarska – a golden, aromatic wine unique to this peninsula, ranging from crisp and fresh to rich and barrel-aged. The dominant red is Teran, a deep, tannic, iron-rich wine that reflects the red porous soil (terra rossa) in which the vines grow. Beyond these two, Istrian winemakers work with Muscat, Merlot, Cabernet, and a handful of indigenous varieties that rarely appear elsewhere.

The Family Winery Experience

Istrian wine culture is built on family estates – farms where the same family has tended the same vines for generations, combining wine with olive oil, grappa, prosciutto, and cheese production. A visit to an Istrian family winery is an intimate experience that no commercial tasting room can replicate. You sit at the same table where the winemakers grandfather once sat, taste wine straight from the barrel, and hear the story of this land told by the people who still work it every day.

Three Tasting Experiences

• Traditional Tasting – an introduction to the winery, the history of Istrian viticulture, and a tasting of the core range with local accompaniments
• Innovation Tasting – focused on the winerys experimental and premium labels, comparing vintages side by side with a detailed wine discussion
• Immersive Experience – walk the vineyards, descend into the cellar, taste from the barrel, and sit down to a full meal paired with the wines of the estate

Private Transfer – No Designated Driver Needed

Wine tasting and driving do not mix. IN MOTIONs private chauffeur service is the ideal solution – your driver picks you up, takes you through the wine route, and returns you safely to your hotel. No one needs to be the designated driver, and no one needs to limit their tasting. Your World, In Motion.

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