One of the most well-known and best-developed tourist destinations in Croatia is the region of Istria. While this means that some areas have become populated by large, built-up developments and busy resort towns that can be flooded with crowds of tourists on package deals during the high season, you will still find that there is plenty of authenticity and untouched beauty to enjoy in the region. From medieval hilltop towns to hidden beaches along the distinctively rocky Istrian coast, from Roman ruins to lush landscapes dotted by orchards and vineyards, the charming, varied, and verdant landscape of Istria has lots to offer the discerning tourist looking for something beyond more typically touristy destinations and pursuits. Just browse our villas in Istria and you can come and discover the region's endless surprises and charms for yourself.
If you are a wine-lover, for example, you'll quickly find that a vacation rental in Istria will afford plenty of opportunities to seek out beautiful wineries and vineyards producing some exceptional wines. One such example is Kozlović Winery. One of the most established and beloved wineries of Istria, Kozlović is run by a family that has been producing wines in a beautiful valley in the region since 1904, growing from just 1 ha of vineyard to 25 ha spread across several surrounding vineyards in top locations. Having been run by Gianfranco and Antonella, who are the fourth generation of the family to take over the business, since 1998, the facilities have been greatly expanded and a lovely tasting room was added over the cellar (which is the most modern cellar in Istria and is a whopping 2,200m2 in size) to take in sweeping views over the gorgeous valley below.
Bottling wines since 1987, the brand's most famous wine has to be their Malvazija, which won the award for the best white wine in Croatia in 1998 with their 1997 vintage. They are now considered the benchmark for Malvazija Istarska and have garnered international recognition, too. In fact, their wines are served in Michelin restaurants in both the UK and the Netherlands and are sold all across the world. Aiming to remain true to their heritage, preserve the varietal expression of grapes, respect resources and nature, and represent Istria, Kozlović works towards a constant goal of excellence and passion.
The estate is truly stunning – lush and green, with rich red roses planted at the end of the rows of vines, tree-covered hills surrounding – and has a premises that really is an architectural gem boasting sweeping views over said gorgeous landscape. Visitors can come and tour the grounds, learn about wine-making, and taste wine produced there in guided sessions in the lovely wine-tasting room or sample the wines and local snacks at the outdoor tables on a pretty terrace that also boasts amazing vistas over the area.
So, if you are a wine-lover, you have been thinking of planning a holiday in Croatia, and you were trying to decide on a destination then get browsing our villas in Istria today. Once you have secured one of our stunning vacation rentals in Istria then you can plan a trip to Kozlović and sample some of their famous white wines in the beautiful surroundings of the valley. To arrange a visit and tasting, you can contact them by phone at +385 52 77 91 77 or send them an email to visit@kozlovic.hr.
Vinarija Kozlović
Vale 78
Momjan, 52460 Buje
Istra, Hrvatska
052/779-177
visit@kozlovic.hr
Opening Hours:
The tasting room and wine shop are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
Both are closed on Saturday and Sunday and opening hours can vary during holidays. Confirm before visiting by checking out their website.
Bottling wines since 1987, the brand's most famous wine has to be their Malvazija, which won the award for the best white wine in Croatia in 1998 with their 1997 vintage. They are now considered the benchmark for Malvazija Istarska and have garnered international recognition, too. In fact, their wines are served in Michelin restaurants in both the UK and the Netherlands and are sold all across the world. Aiming to remain true to their heritage, preserve the varietal expression of grapes, respect resources and nature, and represent Istria, Kozlović works towards a constant goal of excellence and passion.
The estate is truly stunning – lush and green, with rich red roses planted at the end of the rows of vines, tree-covered hills surrounding – and has a premises that really is an architectural gem boasting sweeping views over said gorgeous landscape. Visitors can come and tour the grounds, learn about wine-making, and taste wine produced there in guided sessions in the lovely wine-tasting room or sample the wines and local snacks at the outdoor tables on a pretty terrace that also boasts amazing vistas over the area.
So, if you are a wine-lover, you have been thinking of planning a holiday in Croatia, and you were trying to decide on a destination then get browsing our villas in Istria today. Once you have secured one of our stunning vacation rentals in Istria then you can plan a trip to Kozlović and sample some of their famous white wines in the beautiful surroundings of the valley. To arrange a visit and tasting, you can contact them by phone at +385 52 77 91 77 or send them an email to visit@kozlovic.hr.
Vinarija Kozlović
Vale 78
Momjan, 52460 Buje
Istra, Hrvatska
052/779-177
visit@kozlovic.hr
Opening Hours:
The tasting room and wine shop are open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
Both are closed on Saturday and Sunday and opening hours can vary during holidays. Confirm before visiting by checking out their website.