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Vineyards
OUR VINEYARDS
The best grape growing locations in Istria
Bastiàn wines are produced in the famous Buje wine-growing areas of Kaštanjari and Cupiga. Our vineyards are located along the north latitude of 45°25’.
Some of the world’s largest and most famous wine producing regions such as Bordeaux, Piedmont, the northern Rhone, and Oregon are found at the same latitude.
Our vineyards are up to ten years old, but we are still planting new ones in the best selected locations. These are located on the slopes of the Buje hills at altitudes of 95 to 170 meters. Our grapes grow on slopes exposed to the sun and clean air, in the white Istrian soil where each vine’s roots persistently make their way through the ground to a source of water.
Our wines reflect their terroir
The locations of our vineyards are made exceptional by Istria’s fresh Mediterranean climate, with moderately warm and dry summers, and wet and mild winters. The various exposure on the slopes of the sunny hills, on which our grapes grow, and the fertile and light soils on the marl-sandstone shale give our wines a specific, fresh fruity and mineral taste.
The peculiarities of the climate and the Istrian white soil, combined with our careful natural cultivation of traditional local varieties, result in wines of exceptional originality, quality, and taste.
VINEYARDS
Chestnut trees and the famous Malvasia grapes of Buje
The location of the vineyard, along with Istria’s fresh Mediterranean climate and white soil, makes this terroir unique for the cultivation of traditional Istrian Malvasia. Our vineyards are located at an altitude of 140 to 170 meters above sea level, and are situated on the warm western and northwestern slopes of the hills. It is in Kaštanjari that we make the famous “lush Malvasia” wine.
VINEYARDS
Cupiga, fertile ground for quality varieties
Our vineyards in the Cupiga area are located on the southern and southwestern slopes of the Buje hills at altitudes of 95 to 135 meters above sea level. The specific weather conditions, along with the deep, relatively fertile soil, are ideal for the cultivation of select varieties of grapes: Istrian Malvasia, Merlot, Refosco, Taran, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, which produce top-quality white, red, rosé wines.
VINEYARDS
Chestnut trees and the famous Malvasia grapes of Buje
The location of the vineyard, along with Istria’s fresh Mediterranean climate and white soil, makes this terroir unique for the cultivation of traditional Istrian Malvasia. Our vineyards are located at an altitude of 140 to 170 meters above sea level, and are situated on the warm western and northwestern slopes of the hills. It is in Kaštanjari that we make the famous “lush Malvasia” wine.
VINEYARDS
Cupiga, fertile ground for quality varieties
Our vineyards in the Cupiga area are located on the southern and southwestern slopes of the Buje hills at altitudes of 95 to 135 meters above sea level. The specific weather conditions, along with the deep, relatively fertile soil, are ideal for the cultivation of select varieties of grapes: Istrian Malvasia, Merlot, Refosco, Taran, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, which produce top-quality white, red, rosé wines.
Water sources
Buje is located between the rivers Mirna and Dragonja, and got its name from the numerous sources of water (bolle – bulleae).
White soil
We grow vines in the white Istrian soil, where the roots of the grape vines penetrate deep into the ground, searching for water.
Clean air
Our vineyards are spread on the sunny slopes of the Buje foothills, which are widely known for their clean air.
The Guardian of Istria
Buje, due to its position at 222 m above the sea and the bell tower of St. Servulus, was considered the "Guardian of Istria" and a landmark for sailors.
View from above
The view from our vineyards, encompassing the Adriatic and the Alps, leaves you breathless. This bird's eye view gives us a break from everyday life.