Istria: A Sommelier-Led Tasting of Five Istrian Wines

In 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. 

The Experience

Five Wines, One Region

We settle in for a curated tasting of five premium Istrian wines, selected to introduce us to the diversity of the peninsula’s winemaking. Rather than moving between vineyards, this experience brings different expressions of Istria together in one place, giving us an opportunity to compare each glass slowly. 

Guided by a Sommelier

A professional sommelier leads the tasting, taking us beyond first impressions to explore the aromas, structure and individual character of each wine. The experience encourages us to taste with more attention while learning about the wines through expert guidance. 

Wine & Istrian Culture

The tasting takes place within a museum entirely dedicated to wine and its role in Istria—exploring its history, technology and place within the region’s cultural identity. 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. 

What Awaits

• Five premium Istrian wines
  
• Professional sommelier-led tasting
  
• Guided exploration of each wine
  
• An intimate introduction to Istrian wine culture
  
• Setting dedicated to the history and culture of wine
  
• Central Pula location
  

Beyond the Experience

For 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. 

An Invitation

Five 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.