Valenta Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Valenta Winery is a newer name on the wine scene, but only when speaking of labels. Wine has been produced in this family for a long time, and a great deal of knowledge and experience is hidden in these bottles. The audience seems to respond very well to what Valter Valenta does, as the wines had one of the shortest paths from anonymity to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the best. As Kaldir and the surroundings of Motovun are slowly proving to be a special place for Malvasia and Teran, this small family winery is steadily climbing in the competition for recognition. The Muscat is no exception. What especially distinguishes it is the well-judged sweetness. The wine does not tire the palate, it is very pleasant in the mouth, with very clean and clear Muscat aromas and, although sweet, it manages to remain elegant.

Ruby red with purple hues and the typical varietal aromas of red fruit, with cherry standing slightly in the foreground. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with pronounced acidity and lively, well-integrated tannins. The finish is pleasant and long, with a promising potential for ageing.

Ruby red with purple highlights and typical varietal aromas of red fruit, with cherry slightly more pronounced. Full and concentrated on the palate, with marked acidity and lively, well-integrated tannins. Pleasant and long finish with good ageing potential.

An elegant white wine of Mediterranean character, featuring notes of sage, tomato leaf and light fruit. Fresh and precise.

A gentle green hue complements the full palate and refined aromas of elderflower, intertwined with herbal and grassy notes and hints of tropical fruit. With pronounced fruitiness and minerality, it shows pleasant, gentle acidity and alcohol. Charming yet characterful, with a long and elegant finish. Best served with goat cheeses, spring risotto, shellfish, lobster and Asian cuisine.

An elegant white wine of Mediterranean character, featuring notes of sage, tomato leaf and light fruit. Fresh and precise.

An elegant white wine of Mediterranean character, featuring notes of sage, tomato leaf and light fruit. Fresh and precise.

A gentle green hue complements the full palate and refined aromas of elderflower, intertwined with herbal and grassy notes and hints of tropical fruit. With pronounced fruitiness and minerality, it shows pleasant, gentle acidity and alcohol. Charming yet characterful, with a long and elegant finish. Best served with goat cheeses, spring risotto, shellfish, lobster and Asian cuisine.

A gentle green hue complements the full palate and refined aromas of elderflower, intertwined with herbal and grassy notes and hints of tropical fruit. With pronounced fruitiness and minerality, it shows pleasant, gentle acidity and alcohol. Charming yet characterful, with a long and elegant finish. Best served with goat cheeses, spring risotto, shellfish, lobster and Asian cuisine.

A high-quality wine of light yellow-green colour with a delicate elderflower scent, full in flavour and body, featuring pronounced aromas of meadow herbs and bell pepper supported by the minerality of its terroir.

A wine with a pronounced yet elegant and non-aggressive aroma. The nose is dominated by characteristic herbal-fruity notes, while the palate reveals tropical fruit — mango, passion fruit and citrus — with a herbal finish. This fresh, medium-bodied wine pairs ideally with noble cheeses, fish dishes and shellfish.

The vineyards lie on the hills around Buje, at 220–250 m above sea level, in the Contarini site. The ideal microclimate allows the grapes to ripen while retaining enough acidity to give the wine fruitiness and balance, while the mineral white soil supports drinkability with its distinct mineral notes. Part of the must undergoes cryomaceration and, after gentle pressing, ferments separately at 14–16 °C. The wine ages on fine lees in stainless steel until spring, when it is bottled.

A wine with a pronounced yet elegant and non-aggressive aroma. The nose is dominated by characteristic herbal-fruity notes, while the palate reveals tropical fruit — mango, passion fruit and citrus — with a herbal finish. This fresh, medium-bodied wine pairs ideally with noble cheeses, fish dishes and shellfish.

This distinctive wine is matured using the traditional ageing method. After maceration and fermentation on its own yeasts, Malvazija Classic ages for 9 months in wooden barrels. It displays an intense straw-yellow colour. The aroma is finely expressed, with notes of fruit, flowers and spice overlaid with vanilla. The palate is dry, saline, soft and rounded, with a fine bitter finish. Ideally served with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

This distinctive wine is matured using the traditional ageing method. After maceration and fermentation on its own yeasts, Malvazija Classic ages for 9 months in wooden barrels. It displays an intense straw-yellow colour. The aroma is finely expressed, with notes of fruit, flowers and spice overlaid with vanilla. The palate is dry, saline, soft and rounded, with a fine bitter finish. Ideally served with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

This distinctive wine is matured using the traditional ageing method. After maceration and fermentation on its own yeasts, Malvazija Classic ages for 9 months in wooden barrels. It displays an intense straw-yellow colour. The aroma is finely expressed, with notes of fruit, flowers and spice overlaid with vanilla. The palate is dry, saline, soft and rounded, with a fine bitter finish. Ideally served with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

A crisp Istrian white wine made from Chardonnay, with bright citrus and green apple notes, subtle minerality and fresh acidity. Easy-drinking, elegant and suited for relaxed dining.

A crisp Istrian white wine made from Chardonnay, with bright citrus and green apple notes, subtle minerality and fresh acidity. Easy-drinking, elegant and suited for relaxed dining.

A crisp Istrian white wine made from Chardonnay, with bright citrus and green apple notes, subtle minerality and fresh acidity. Easy-drinking, elegant and suited for relaxed dining.

The vineyards lie on the hills around Buje at 220–250 m above sea level, in the San Pellegrin site, historically known for this variety. Maintaining low yields per hectare and the ventilation of the position allow the production of healthy grapes essential for extended ripening and achieving the desired concentration of aromas. After a short cryomaceration and gentle pressing, the must ferments at low temperature to preserve the irreplaceable Muscat aroma concentration.

The vineyards lie on the hills around Buje at 220–250 m above sea level, in the San Pellegrin site, historically known for this variety. Maintaining low yields per hectare and the ventilation of the position allow the production of healthy grapes essential for extended ripening and achieving the desired concentration of aromas. After a short cryomaceration and gentle pressing, the must ferments at low temperature to preserve the irreplaceable Muscat aroma concentration.

The vineyards lie on the hills around Buje at 220–250 m above sea level, in the San Pellegrin site, historically known for this variety. Maintaining low yields per hectare and the ventilation of the position allow the production of healthy grapes essential for extended ripening and achieving the desired concentration of aromas. After a short cryomaceration and gentle pressing, the must ferments at low temperature to preserve the irreplaceable Muscat aroma concentration.

Ruby red with purple hues and the typical varietal aromas of red fruit, with cherry standing slightly in the foreground. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with pronounced acidity and lively, well-integrated tannins. The finish is pleasant and long, with a promising potential for ageing.

Ruby red with purple hues and the typical varietal aromas of red fruit, with cherry standing slightly in the foreground. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with pronounced acidity and lively, well-integrated tannins. The finish is pleasant and long, with a promising potential for ageing.

Ruby red with purple hues and the typical varietal aromas of red fruit, with cherry standing slightly in the foreground. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with pronounced acidity and lively, well-integrated tannins. The finish is pleasant and long, with a promising potential for ageing.

This world-renowned white grape variety achieves excellent results on the Narduči sites. The wine is characterised by a bright, vivid yellow colour. Its aroma is open, with a clean and fresh scent of white fruit and flowers. The taste is notably lively, fresh and gently sweet, with a lightly pronounced acidity. It pairs excellently with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

This world-renowned white grape variety achieves excellent results on the Narduči sites. The wine is characterised by a bright, vivid yellow colour. Its aroma is open, with a clean and fresh scent of white fruit and flowers. The taste is notably lively, fresh and gently sweet, with a lightly pronounced acidity. It pairs excellently with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

This world-renowned white grape variety achieves excellent results on the Narduči sites. The wine is characterised by a bright, vivid yellow colour. Its aroma is open, with a clean and fresh scent of white fruit and flowers. The taste is notably lively, fresh and gently sweet, with a lightly pronounced acidity. It pairs excellently with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

A naturally sparkling wine produced by the Charmat method, Brut, 12.5% vol. alcohol. Rich effervescence and a multitude of fine bubbles rising to the surface tease the senses and invite tasting. Thanks to secondary fermentation in tank, the characteristic aroma of Istrian Malvasia dominates, recalling citrus and acacia blossom. On the palate it is fresh and lively, yet at the same time full of flavour — unpretentious, but capable of satisfying even the most demanding palate.

A naturally sparkling wine produced by the Charmat method, Brut, 12.5% vol. alcohol. Rich effervescence and a multitude of fine bubbles rising to the surface tease the senses and invite tasting. Thanks to secondary fermentation in tank, the characteristic aroma of Istrian Malvasia dominates, recalling citrus and acacia blossom. On the palate it is fresh and lively, yet at the same time full of flavour — unpretentious, but capable of satisfying even the most demanding palate.

Arbor Cuvée is a blend of Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot that will captivate you with its maturity and elegance.

Arbor Cuvée is a blend of Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot that will captivate you with its maturity and elegance.

Arbor Cuvée is a blend of Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot that will captivate you with its maturity and elegance.

The vineyards lie on the hills around Buje, at 220–250 m above sea level, in the Contarini site. The ideal microclimate allows the grapes to ripen while retaining enough acidity to give the wine fruitiness and balance, while the mineral white soil supports drinkability with its distinct mineral notes. Part of the must undergoes cryomaceration and, after gentle pressing, ferments separately at 14–16 °C. The wine ages on fine lees in stainless steel until spring, when it is bottled.

Semi-sweet white wine in a light golden hue, with intense floral aromas, lemon zest, apricot and quince. Fresh, elegant and easy to drink.

A red wine of intense colour with primary aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Fresh, dynamic and elegant.

An aromatic semi-dry wine with a light yellow color, featuring aromas of citrus, acacia, elderflower and ripe stone fruit. Light, intensely fragrant and rounded, with pleasant freshness and a gently sweet finish.

The vineyards lie on the hills around Buje, at 220–250 m above sea level, in the Bomarchese site. The ideal microclimate allows grapes to ripen while retaining enough acidity to give the wine fruitiness and balance, while the mineral white soil supports drinkability with its pronounced mineral notes. Part of the must undergoes cryomaceration and, after gentle pressing, ferments separately at 14–16 °C. The wine ages on fine lees in stainless steel until spring, when it is bottled.

Valle is a blend of Istrian Malvasia and Sauvignon Blanc. Malvasia gives it body and texture, while Sauvignon Blanc contributes aromatic complexity, freshness and verticality. The colour is pale lemon. On the nose it is gentle and somewhat restrained, hinting at youthful primary fruit through Malvasia’s peachy tone and Sauvignon’s green-peppery note. The two varieties intertwine so that neither dominates. The palate is dry with good flavour intensity. Here Malvasia steps back while Sauvignon leads with its freshness. Uncomplicated, slightly saline and pleasantly long on the finish.

In Sylvis Arbor Malvazija Istarska is a harmonious wine distinguished by its straw-yellow colour with golden reflections. It is crystal clear and moderately dense.

At first sniff, notes of cherry and chocolate appear, followed by hints of star anise and clove, and finally a touch of lilac blossom. The wine is dry, warm, and smooth, characterised by its typical freshness and pleasant tannins. It is flavourful with a medium body. The wine is balanced, with pronounced flavour intensity and excellent persistence. On the aftertaste, notes of blackberry emerge. It is harmonious, easy to drink, and pairs excellently with gnocchi and game meat.