Istrian Red Wine Case

The story of the Benvenuti winery is a story of family, tradition and terroir. Situated in the quiet Istrian village of Kaldir, overlooking Motovun, where three grape varieties grow – Malvasia Istriana, Teran and Muscat. This wine comprised of the most significant Istrian red varieties comes from the vineyards of Španjola, located 300 meters above sea level.

The name Domaine Koquelicot would suggest this is a French winery. However, this is not the case here. It is an interesting story. Olivier Ertzbischoff, Burgandy wine lover and Jacqueline Marovac born from Rijeka decided to start producing wine at their home in Gračišće, Istria. Mr. Ertzbischoff used his bonds of friendships with French winemakers and enologists and the results are amazing: stylish, different wines, very successfully follow the style of Burgundian white wines in combination with Istrian terroir. The assortment is as expected: Chardonnay, Malvasia Istriana, and the combination of these varieties. The name of the winery is a specific, adapted version of the French word that means poppy.

On the west coast of Istria, grapes are grown on “terra rossa”, red soil. While Santa Lucija is “breathing” the white Istrian soil, the mother of extraordinary wines and above all the unique Buje Malvazija. Santa Lucia is the patron saint of family’s wine portfolio. From this “white” soil comes Franković winery wine selection. It has always been known that the Malvazija from Buje surroundings is distinguished by exceptional quality. But with Franković distinctive Malvazija, Teran, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Cabernet-Sauvignon are also born in the same Santa Lucia locality.

Istria is the land of a great tradition. The foundation of Meneghetti philosophy is the quality of life in harmony with the nature that surrounds us and influences us. In Meneghetti winery they approach winemaking with love and knowledge – just like everything they do. Grapevine, with its fruits and their liquid core, is the symbol of the Istrian soil – the terroir of unique diversity. Along with the indigenous varieties, they are cultivating international varieties that get special characteristics, affected by the local terroir, the unique soil and the environment full of Mediterranean. vegetation. Their vineyards are processed in an environmentally sustainable way, with a deep respect for nature. We use Simonit & Sirch method. The resin is soft, always done by hand, to preserve the plant and increase its chances to reach a high age.

The story of the Monte Rosso estate began about ten years ago on an old neglected estate located in Istria, near Savudrija. The estate was named Crveni Vrh, and thus the name of the winery. Some time ago, the estate was overgrown with weeds and underbrush. However, today the estate seems completely different. On 65 hectares of the estate, there are vineyards of Malvasia and Montepulciano, plantations of different varieties of olives, 2000 cherry trees, 600 figs and 650 almonds. In the summer of 2016 winery doors were opened to visitors. And everyone who wanted to relax and enjoy the nature with a glass of wine and a loaf of bread drenched in widely known Istrian olive oil was welcome.

From pale gold to glowing amber. From blushing pink to deep red and all the hues in between. The Roxanich collections are an experience for all the senses. Discover the grape varieties, savor the aromas, see the multitude of colors and hear it speak to you of distant times and beautiful places.

Roxanich produces natural wines from both indigenous and internationally recognized grape varieties, in line with highest ecological standards, growing and cultivating the grapes using traditional methods of yield control, practicing minimal intervention. In the vineyard – only natural elements like copper and sulphur are admitted in minimal quantities, and in the cellar – sulphur only symbolically when needed.