Istria is a well-known region of superb enogastronomy, and its western part has become the scene of some of the most exciting wine stories in recent years. On the slopes at the foot of Buje, there are, according to many, the best locations for growing vines, and recently a modern winery dedicated to the preservation of that terroir.
Istrian wines
The story of Istrian white land is told in a special way by the Bastiàn winery, which explores the potential of Buje area’s terroir in harmony with nature. The Bastiàn winery, named after Saint Sebastian, one of the patrons of Buje, guarantees the safety of preserving the well-known Istrian quality of wine with its very name.
‘Our wines are a reflection of the terroir from which they come. We do not impose ourselves on nature, but rather try to preserve its centuries-old heritage, which is mostly characterized by the white Istrian soil’, says the owner of the winery, Ivan Leko.
Bastiàn wines were created as a result of love and passion for wine, and the desire to create an unforgettable and unique story bore the fruit of premium wines with a complex structure and clean, fresh notes.
The winery recently presented two labels to the public – Bastiàn Malvazija istarska and Bastiàn Rosé wines with different characters, each of which offers a different view of the white soil in its own way. Delicate, elegant, complex, rich – such wines are created on the terroir of the white soil.
Bastiàn Rosé captures that feeling of freedom and guides you in your unforgettable sea adventure. Enjoy a sip of elegant wine and its refreshing fruity taste. Gaze at the endless sea, feel the dance of the breeze and breathe in the heavenly scent of the Adriatic.
Taste of Bastiàn Merlot
Bastiàn Merlot 2021 is an elegant red wine with a ruby red color and rich fruity aromas. The soft and medium-full body complements the fruity taste of plums, blueberries, cherries and sweet spices with fine tannins. The balance of rich aromas and freshness reflects the elegance of Merlot from the Istrian white soil.
Through this label, the idea of the Bastiàn winery was to present the character of Merlot from the white soil, where it gets a new, modern interpretation. This winery has already explored the freshness and fullness that the terroir of Buje hills gives to wines in Malvazija istarska and Rosé, and now also in the first red wine – Merlot.
The elegant taste of Bastiàn Merlot will pair well with delicious autumn specialties. Merlot 2021 comes to its full expression when served at a temperature of 16 to 18 °C with veal, beef specialties and various sauces to show the balance of aromas of red plum, dark cherry and freshly ground pepper.
Merlot is the third label of the Bastiàn Winery, along with Rosé and Malvazija istarska, which have won over the profession and wine lovers. Preserving the uniqueness of the terroir, the Bastiàn winery approaches vineyard cultivation in harmony with nature and creates fresh, full-flavored wines from indigenous and international varieties.
The commitment to expressing the character of the terroir forms a great foundation for the creation of superb Bastiàn wines, as confirmed by both the profession and the public who recognized the unique Bastiàn signature.
Photos Bastiàn winery
