Over the past century the Istrian malmsey has borne the title of the most famous and ubiquitous wine of our peninsula. Regular abundant vintages, exuberant growth, resistance to disease and the quality of wine produced from it, have assured her this leading position. Depending on the chemical processing procedure, nurture and vintage year, its color varies from straw to golden yellow. Its scent primarily reminds of the locust flower scent. The contents of its main components make her an average to full-bodied wine, its volume of alcohol ranging from 11.5 to 13.5 with delicate bouquet and fresh taste. It complements most superbly the entire variety of the Mediterranean cuisine.

The Istrian counterpart of malmsey is teran. Teran and its subtype refosc are both considered the pristine, indigenous wines of Istria. We tend to call the red wines black, mostly because of teran's intense, deep, ruby color. The local farmer gently whispers, Its color is similar to hare's blood and it can be drunk like milk. Its bouquet is fruit.like and its special taste is easily recognized. Healing power has been attributed to it. It is in excellent harmony with heavier, more caloric dishes, such as local stew, sauces and venison.

A great many connoisseurs of Istrian wines will tend to rank the highest the Istrian muscatel or, to be more specific, the muscatel produced in and around Momjan, owing to its gold-like color, intense bouquet of wild clove pink and its exquisite aroma. Dry and sweet. Worthy complement of dessert and many other delicacies. even aphrodisiac power has been attributed to it, especially as regards to virtuous ladies.