Aura Distillery

The company “Aura proizvodi” produces exclusive traditional products such as brandies, jams and other traditional products made of wild herbs and wild fruits picked in an ecologically clean environment on the slopes of the Ćićarija mountain far from roads and inhabited settlements. Starting from production for our own needs, we have developed into a family company putting emphasis primarily on the quality of our products.

Our main goal is that our products have the same quality like the ones of our grandmothers, who had made products at home without any preservatives or artificial ingredients. Our production includes interesting delicacies like jams made of dandelion, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, fig, plum, cornel and brandies which are aging for three years, half a year in maceration, then settling and being distilled for the next two and a half year up to six times in order to naturally get rid of the sediment. The basis of all brandies is homemade pomace, pear or apple brandy. Besid...

Rossi Winery &Distillery

On the hill that rises above the Mirna valley, the Istrian town Vižinada is located. It is a place with one of the most beautiful views of Blue and Green Istria. On the fertile "white" land of the sunny slopes of the Vižinada and the southern slopes of the Mirna River since 1885. the Rossi family cares for the tradition of breeding indigenous Istrian varieties of wine. One should also visit Vižinada during the manifestation "Sweet Istria" when its streets are enchanted by the scent of cakes.

Experience the authentic taste of Istria with Rossi's exceptional wines, and indulge in a variety of Istrian brandies including Biska, Medenica, Ruta, and Lozovača made from the finest Maltese yellow grapes, as well as Komovica crafted from Istrian Malvasia grapes, and Erba Luigia infused with citron leaves. To top it off, enjoy Teranino, a delicious liqueur crafted from the famed Teran wine variety, and the popular Istrian travarica.

Cattunar Winery

Cattunar Franco and his wife Vesna began producing wine professionally in 1985, as some of the first private wine growers and makers in Croatia.

The vineyards cover 56 hectares and include indigenous varieties such as Malvazija istarska, Teran, Muscat Blanc of Momiano, and Muscat Rose of Poreč, as well as other varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery produces still and sparkling wines, with an annual production of 350,000 liters. The unique location of the vineyards on four different types of soil - red, white, gray, and black - adds to the winery's character.

The Cattunar winery is situated in Nova Vas, close to Brtonigla. The newly-built wine cellar has a capacity of 5,000 hl and is surrounded by more than 56 hectares of vineyards. The winery organizes visits with wine tasting just 5-6 km from the sea. The visit starts with a general presentation of the winery and wine cellar, followed by a presentation of the wines produced and wine tasting. Visits are ...