Located in the far west of Croatia, Istria is a fiercely independent region known predominantly for the cultivation of Teran and the white Malvazija Istarska. Although production is centred around a few large wineries there is a healthy scene of small boutique wineries and the region has a rapidly improving reputation for making exciting wines.
As far as wine regions go, the island of Krk is considered part of the Kvarner and represents one of the key production zones of the sub zone. The most exciting, and potentially indigenous grape variety grown here is Žlahtina.
Kozlović Winery is one of the most recognised producers in Croatia. Based in the Momjan Valley in Western Istria, they make two very notable wines in the white ‘Akacia’ and the red ‘Santa Lucia Noir’.