Istria is the wine-growing area in Croatia with the longest traditions.
As regards the varieties grown, 70% are white grapes (with Istrian Malvasia leading the field, followed by Chardonnay, White Pinot and Grey Pinot); the remaining 30% is made up of red grapes (with the native Terrano in the forefront, followed by Gamay, Croatina, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir). The geography of white and red grapes is determined with some precision by soil composition: the red soils along the coast - fertile and rich in clay - have encouraged planting of Terrano and other red grapes, while the marne soils of the hinterland - less fertile and based on flysch - are mostly dedicated to white grapes, which take softness and aromatic freshness from these soils. Small-scale production that deserves mention, lastly, concerns Moscato wines, located in the municipalities of Momiano (yellow Moscato) and Parenzo (pink Moscato).

Tipical Istrian high quality wines:
1. Malvasija
2. Teran and Borgonja
3. Momjan Moscato
4. Pore?'s pink Moscato