Istrian Wine Tasting at Pervino: 6 Wines & Local Charcuterie

Taste six wines at your own pace, learning the story behind each one.

Pervino is a family-run winery in Istria near Novigrad where you taste six wines of your choice from a selection of 18, paired with a traditional Istrian charcuterie board of local cold cuts, cheeses and prosciutto. The 90-minute tasting is guided in English or Croatian, with a short presentation on each wine's character and origin, and runs at a relaxed pace designed for you to ask questions and learn. Minimum age is 18. The winery is wheelchair accessible and welcomes service animals and children, who can play in the garden while adults taste.

The experience

Ninety minutes at Pervino starts with you choosing which six wines to taste from their selection of 18. The lineup includes authentic Istrian varieties (Malvazija Istarska and Teran) alongside internationally known grapes like Merlot, Chardonnay and Muscat. Your guide introduces the first three with a short talk on each wine's character, origin and how it was made, and answers questions as you taste. The winery team shares stories about the family and their winemaking approach.

Between the first three wines and the final three, you eat a traditional Istrian charcuterie board: local cold cuts, cheeses and prosciutto served with a baguette, olives and the winery's own extra virgin olive oil. The second half of the tasting lets you explore three more wines of your choice, discovering different styles and expressions of Istrian winemaking at your own speed. The whole experience is built around conversation and learning, not rushing through a list.

Children are welcome and can play freely in the garden while you taste. Pets come along too. The winery is wheelchair accessible, and guides speak English or Croatian depending on your group.

What’s included

• Six wines of your choice from a selection of 18 Istrian and international varieties.
• a traditional Istrian charcuterie board with local cold cuts, cheeses and prosciutto served with baguette, olives and extra virgin olive oil.
• a guided presentation on each wine's character and origin.
• and a guide in English or Croatian.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayLast departure this season: 30 Nov

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Croatian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Vino P&P - Pervino

Is this one for you?Book this tasting if you're visiting Istria with friends or family and want to spend an afternoon learning about local wines in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The 90-minute format and garden space make it easy to bring children or pets along without feeling rushed.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Croatian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What are the 18 wines I can choose from at Pervino?

Pervino stocks authentic Istrian varieties including Malvazija Istarska and Teran, plus internationally recognized wines such as Merlot, Chardonnay and Muscat. You pick six of them to taste during your visit. Your guide will help you choose if you're unsure.

Is the tasting suitable for someone who doesn't know much about wine?

Yes. The guide gives a short presentation on each wine's character, origin and winemaking style, and the whole experience is designed to be relaxed and interactive. You taste, learn and ask questions at your own pace.

Can I bring my children and pets to the winery?

Children are welcome and can play freely in the garden while adults taste. Service animals are allowed, and the winery is pet-friendly, so your four-legged friends can come along.

What's included with the wine tasting?

Your tasting includes six wines of your choice from the winery's selection, plus a traditional Istrian charcuterie board with local cold cuts, cheeses, prosciutto, baguette, olives and the winery's extra virgin olive oil.

How long does the experience take?

The tasting runs for 90 minutes from start to finish, including the wine presentations, the charcuterie course and all six tastings.