Wine Tours in Istria: 5 Worth the Money

1.Wine Tour – The Best of Istria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $462Our pick

Join Agnieszka, known as Agi, for a relaxed small-group day from Rovinj into Istria. Visit three distinct wineries, taste 5 to 8 wines at each, tour cellars, stop in artistic Grožnjan, and finish with a four-course local dinner. Hotel pickup, snacks, transport, and guiding are included.

“Agi’s coverage of wine history in the region is beyond insights provided by a fact book. Agi is an active character is the growing story line of Istria wine. We are beyond than glad to have to spent the day (10 hours), as she has become a friend hosting us in her region.”

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2.PERVINO – Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

At Pervino winery in Novigrad, your private group selects six wines from a range of 18, including Malvazija Istarska, Teran, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Muscat. A winery host explains the wines, pairs them with prosciutto, cheese, bread, olives, and olive oil, and shapes the tasting around your preferences.

“My girlfriend and I went, and it is amazing. The wines are perfect and the lady that helped us asks you a few questions to know what wine to give you next, and out of all six wines, she chose the best match for my girlfriend and I. The food is also superb. The price was perfect, and the experience was like a dream!”

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3.Buje: Authentic Istrian family farm, guided walk, foods & wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

At Olivo Istriano near Buje, you’ll walk through a family orchard, olive grove and vineyard, then learn olive-oil production with hosts such as Rene and André. A certified olive oil sommelier leads the tasting, followed by Istrian meats, fish, cheese, wine, homemade juice and artisan ice cream with olive oil.

“Die Geschichte von Istrien, was es alles braucht um Oliven ernten zu können und wie Olivenöl heute gewonnen wird. Abgerundet mit lokalen Köstlichkeiten. Das was du isst, verbindet dich täglich mit dem Ort, wo du lebst!”

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4.Istria: Pervino wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · from $41Best value

At Pervino winery in Novigrad, you choose six wines from 17 bottles, including Malvazija Istarska, Teran, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Muscat. An English-speaking host serves the tasting in two stages, with a plate of cold cuts and Pervino olive oil between them. Dogs are welcome, but cellar and vineyard visits are not included.

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5.Istrian tapestry – gourmet tour combining wine, truffles and olive oil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $463

Spend about 10 hours exploring Istrian food and wine from Rovinj with guide Agnieszka. Visit Motovun, watch truffle hunting with dogs, taste five to eight wines, sample organic olive oils, and enjoy truffle cheese, sausage, spread, and scrambled eggs. Transport, tastings, food, and pickup in Rovinj are included.

“Amazing day! We had such a great time! Olive oil, wine, truffles and more food than we could ever possibly eat. Everyone was wonderful, at every location. Excellent experience! Thanks, Angi!!!”

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