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With top-tier tennis matches and a fantastic and diverse entertainment program, the 35th Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag will be an essential destination for all lovers of Istrian scents and flavors with its Taste Istria zone. In one place, a selection of wines from esteemed Istrian winemakers, who have strengthened Istria's image as a wine region with numerous international awards and recognitions, will be presented.

In collaboration with leading Istrian winemakers, Taste Istria offers visitors an authentic gourmet experience with wines that rival Europe’s finest. This is a perfect opportunity for all wine lovers to enjoy these award-winning labels in one place — by the sea, with world-class tennis, and a perfect sunset.

Wine enthusiasts and those just becoming enthusiasts will enjoy the rich offer of Istrian varieties such as Malvasia, Teran, and Muscat from top local winemakers at various tasting points in the Taste Istria zone: Fiore, Benčić, Cattunar, Coronica, CUJ, Franković, Vina Zigante, Ravalico, Dešković, Prelac, Damjanić, Arman, Geržinić and Agrolaguna

Wineries in Taste Istria zone represent the pinnacle of Istrian winemaking and are synonymous with quality recognized across Europe and beyond. 

From July 18th to 26th, during the prestigious ATP tournament Croatia Open Umag, visitors of the Taste Istria program will have the opportunity to taste wines from Istrian winemakers who have earned top national and international accolades over the past two years such as:

Winery Wine / Vintage Award
Damjanić Clemente 2020 Grand Gold – Concours Mondial Bruxelles 2025
Vina Zigante Teran 2020 Gold – Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
Franković Korona Malvazija 2019 Gold – Decanter 2025
Fiore Fiore Nero 2022 Silver – Wine & Spirits Awards 2025
Agrolaguna Festigia Malvazija / Syrah / Merlot Gold/Silver – CMB 2025 & Berliner Wein Trophy
Cattunar Malvazija Nono 2017 High Distinction – VinItaly 2024


“The Hidden Charms of Istrian Wines”

Through the guided wine tastings ,the aim is to showcase the uniqueness and diversity of indigenous Istrian grape varieties.

Participants will have the opportunity to taste and discuss the wines, uncovering many fascinating details about them in the process. 

Each evening, from Sunday, July 20th to Friday, July 25th, at 9 PM, under the guidance of renowned sommelier Lucija Matijević from the Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK), selected Istrian winemakers will present their wines. 

Reservations for the daily tastings are available at the reception counter located at the entrance to the Taste Istria zone.

Date/Time   Wine of the day  Winery                            Winery Winery
Monday,
July 21st, 9PM
Fresh Malvasia Benčić, 2024 Cattunar, 2024 Dešković, 2024
Tuesday,
July 22nd, 9PM
Aged Teran Arman, 2019 Franković, 2024 Geržinić, 2020
 Thursday,
July 23rd, 9PM 
Sparkling Wines Cuj, "Scoltime", 2021 Zigante Vero, Porto Bastia, 2020 Coronica, CO2
 Wednesday,
July 24th, 9PM
Red blends Ravalico, Cuvee Noir, 20149 Fiore, Cuvee Nero 2022 Laguna, Cuvee Castello, 2022
 Friday
July 25th, 9PM
Matured Malvasia Damjanić, Akacija 2021 Roxanich, Montona 2020 Prelac, Šinjora 2022

Official proclamation of ATP wine will be held on tournament finals night, Saturday 26th at 9PM in Taste Istria zone.

          

    

     

 

In addition to the top-notch enological offerings, another part of the Taste Istria zone is dedicated to traditional Istrian cuisine flavors in modern interpretations by food trucks, creating irresistible culinary combinations with their contemporary approach.


Traditional Istrian flavors in a modern way with six gourmet food trucks. In addition to the excellent wine offerings, the Taste Istria zone will also feature urban food trucks that will delight with their modern interpretation of traditional Istrian flavors, creating irresistible culinary combinations. 

FRIDAY 18.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 
19.00h - 04.00h

SATURDAY 19.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 19.00h - 04.00h

SUNDAY 20.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 19.00h - 04.00h

MONDAY 21.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 19.00h - 04.00h

Daily tastings guided by sommelier Lucija Matijević from the Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK)

"The hidden charms of Istrian wines" :
 

21:00 - Fresh Malvasia (Benčić 2024, Cattunar 2024, Deškovič 2024)

Reservations
for the daily tastings can be made at the payment desk located at the entrance to the Taste Istria zone, where wine glasses are distributed.


 

 

TUESDAY 22.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 19.00h - 04.00h

Daily tastings guided by sommelier Lucija Matijević from the Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK)

"The hidden charms of Istrian wines" : 

21:00 - Aged Teran (Franc Teran 2019, Franković 2019, Geržinić 2020) 

Reservations for the daily tastings can be made at the payment
desk located at the entrance to the Taste Istria zone, where wine glasses are distributed.
 

 

WEDNESDAY 23.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 19.00h - 04.00h 

Daily tastings guided by sommelier Lucija Matijević from the Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK)

"The hidden charms of Istrian wines" : 

21:00 - Sparkling wines (Cuj "Scoletime" 2021, Zigante Vero "Porto Bastia" 2020, Coronica C02) 

Reservations for the daily tastings can be made at the payment
desk located at the entrance to the Taste Istria zone, where wine glasses are distributed.

 

THURSDAY 24.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 19.00h - 04.00h 

Daily tastings guided by sommelier Lucija Matijević from the Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK)

"The hidden charms of Istrian wines" : 

21:00 - Red blends (Ravalico Cuvee Noir 2019, Cuvee Fiore Nero 2020, Laguna Cuvee Castello 2022) 

Reservations for the daily tastings can be made at the payment
desk located at the entrance to the Taste Istria zone, where wine glasses are distributed.

FRIDAY 25.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 19.00h - 04.00h 

Daily tastings guided by sommelier Lucija Matijević from the Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK)

"The hidden charms of Istrian wines" : 

21:00 - Matured Malvasia (Damjanić Akacija 2021, Roxanich Montona 2020, Prelac Šinjorina 2022) 

Reservations for the daily tastings can be made at the payment
desk located at the entrance to the Taste Istria zone, where wine glasses are distributed.

SATURDAY  26.07.25

TASTE ISTRIA

Enjoy award-winning Istrian wines with delicious Istrian delicacies at more than 20 tasting points.

Working hours of the zone: 7:00 - 04:00

"Hidden charms of Istrian wines"

21:00
ATP wine winner proclamation