{"title":"Istria: Wine Tastings","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"istria-a-sommelier-led-tasting-of-five-istrian-wines","title":"Istria: A Sommelier-Led Tasting of Five Istrian Wines","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the historic centre of Pula, we slow down over five carefully selected wines and discover Istria through the glass. Guided by a professional sommelier, this intimate tasting is less about simply sampling wine and more about learning to recognise the varieties, styles and character that shape the region’s wine culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Wines, One Region\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe settle in for a curated tasting of five premium Istrian wines, selected to introduce us to the diversity of the peninsula’s winemaking. 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Set in the heart of Pula, it offers a different perspective from a traditional vineyard tasting, connecting the wines in our glasses with the broader story of the peninsula. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive premium Istrian wines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional sommelier-led tasting\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided exploration of each wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate introduction to Istrian wine culture\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting dedicated to the history and culture of wine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral Pula location\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those wishing to explore further, additional experiences delve into indigenous Istrian wines and wine storytelling, while the museum itself traces the history and evolution of wine in the region. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive glasses become five different ways of understanding Istria. We taste slowly, compare aromas and listen to the stories behind the wines, discovering how landscape, tradition and winemaking come together in each expression. It is an intimate pause in the heart of Pula—made for anyone who wants to understand Istrian wine a little more deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55497114779990,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep26_2026_03_45_46AM.png?v=1790365735"},{"product_id":"istria-an-excellence-wine-tasting-with-istrian-bites","title":"Istria: An Excellence Wine Tasting with Istrian Bites","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the rolling hills, we settle in for a deeper exploration of Istrian wine. Guided by an experienced wine professional, six carefully selected wines reveal the character of two distinctive vineyard sites, indigenous varieties and different approaches to winemaking, accompanied by small dishes created to complement each glass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering Istria Through Six Wines\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than a traditional cellar tour, this is a wine-focused seated tasting designed for those who want to understand the region in greater depth. We taste six wines—currently Valle, Malvazija, Santa Lucia Akacia, Teran, Santa Lucia Noir and Mediteran—although the selection can change with season and availability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo Vineyards, Different Expressions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the tasting, our wine educator introduces us to the Valle and Santa Lucia vineyards and the indigenous varieties grown there. We explore how vineyard location, cultivation and different vinification methods influence what eventually reaches the glass, offering a closer look at Istrian terroir rather than simply moving from one wine to the next. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine \u0026amp; Small Istrian Bites\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold and warm bites accompany the wines, carefully paired to complement the tasting. 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