Istrian wines
HRVATSKA ISTRA – ISTRIAN WINES PDO (Entered in the PDO Register by Art. 107 of the Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 of 17 December 2013) - PDO-HR-A1652
“Hrvatska Istra” PDO is a Protected Designation of Origin for wines produced in the Istria wine-growing region, registered at the level of the European Union. This designation guarantees that the wine originates from this specific geographical area and covers a wide range of wines, including white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines, with varying levels of dryness and sweetness. The wine-growing subregions of Croatian Istria are: Western Istria, Central Istria, and Eastern Istria.
The recommended grape varieties for this subregion, in accordance with the Regulation on the National List of Recognised Grape Varieties of the Republic of Croatia, include: Alicante Bouschet, Ancellotta, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Chardonnay, Croatina, Blaufränkisch (Frankovka), Gamay teinturier, Hrvatica, Malvasia Istriana (Malvazija istarska), Manzoni Bianco, Merlot, Muscat Blanc, Muscat Rouge, Muscat Ottonel, Muscat Noir (Muškat ruža crni), Muscat Jaune (Muškat žuti), Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Refosco (Refošk), Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignonasse, Sémillon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Teran, Trebbiano Toscano, Verduzzo, Viognier, and Žlahtina.
Transitional national protection of the designation of origin PDO “Buje-Buie” has been granted to Malvasia Istriana, which may also be marketed under the traditional name “Bujska Malvazija.”
List of Istrian winemakers (members of the Vinistra association
