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Istrian Wine Continues to Rise

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
Croatian Wine Istrian Wine Vinistra

Reading Time: Istria is a heart-shaped peninsula that sits at the top of the Adriatic Sea. Most of the peninsula sits within Croatian borders although there are small parts are in Slovenia and Italy. The region has often been dubbed "The New Tuscany" for its hilltop towns, Italian-influenced cuisine, and

Grand Cro Croatian Wine: 16 Wines Worth Trying

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
Croatian Wine Grand Cro Trip

Reading Time: It's time to give Croatian wine a look. With four major wine regions, true Mediterranean and Continental climates, and over a hundred indigenous varieties the country is poised to make a splash on the world market. Now the country needs to focus on promotion - enter the first

Cracking Croatian Wine in Istria (Part 4/4)

by EXOTIC WINE TRAVEL -
adriatic sea istrian wine

Reading Time: In the Spring of 2018, we set out on a re-tour of Croatia to bring our book Cracking Croatian Wine: A Visitor Friendly-Guide to life. There was so much to share about Istria that we ended up shooting four episodes there. In part 1 of Cracking Croatian Wine in Istria, we offer

Cracking Croatian Wine in Istria (Part 3/4)

by EXOTIC WINE TRAVEL -
istrian-truffle-hunting

Reading Time: In the Spring of 2018, we set out on a re-tour of Croatia to bring our book Cracking Croatian Wine: A Visitor Friendly-Guide to life. There was so much to share about Istria that we ended up shooting four episodes there. This is part 3 of 4 about Istria.   Istrian Gastronomy In part 1

Cracking Croatian Wine In Istria (Part 1/4)

by EXOTIC WINE TRAVEL -
Cracking Croatian Wine in Istria Motovun Buje

Reading Time: In the Spring of 2018, we set out on a re-tour of Croatia to bring our book Cracking Croatian Wine: A Visitor Friendly-Guide to life. After Plešivica, our second stop was the Istria wine region. There was so much to share about Istria that we ended up shooting four episodes there. In

Clai Brombonero & Clai Sv Jakov: Two Iconic Croatian Wines

by DR MATTHEW HORKEY -
Clai Winery Cellar

Reading Time: Updated on 27 November 2018: We were invited to the launch of the new vintages of Clai Sv. Jakov Malvazija and Brombonero Refošk. The wines were tasted over dinner at Dubravkin Put in Zagreb, Croatia. Nearly everyone was impressed with the new vintages.   Giorgio Clai has been called the "Godfather