Franc Arman Sauvignon blanc 2023

Teran Barrique wine is made from hand-picked grapes that are optimal for tasting when they reach the necessary maturity, which is why we have locked each bottle in specially designed boxes. After aging for 12 months in a wooden barrel five meters underground, this wine needs an additional three months to mature in the bottle. Therefore, the box it is in unlocks after 90 days with the help of an app and a QR code, and during that waiting period, the app sends the wine lover messages with interesting facts from the world of enology and the history of our winery. After three months, the box owner receives a code to unlock it, and the bottle bears the message “Time for your time.” The unlocked treasure is within reach – ruby red wine, with noble aromas and mature taste with recognizable characteristics of forest fruits and a mild hint of vanilla that perfectly pairs with meat dishes, game, prosciutto, and cheese, as well as various dishes with truffles.

Le Divine is a unique blend of 60% Sauvignon and 40% Istrian Malvasia. This powerful and rich wine came to be almost by accident, when a surplus of Sauvignon was left in the cellar in 2020. The wine aged for six months in wooden barrels and then a further year in the bottle. Le Divine enchants with its minerality and a subtle touch of oak, while its gentle aroma reveals notes of grapefruit, lime and vineyard peach. Its harmonious body is not overpowering but glides elegantly down the palate, offering a refined wine experience. It is bottled in 1.5-litre bottles, symbolising the monumentality of the Pula Arena, which also appears on the label designed by Studio Tumpić&Prenc. The label is inspired by an Istrian legend about fairy builders – powerful beings who, by night, stacked stones from Učka to build the magnificent structure. When the first rooster crowed, the fairies had to leave, leaving the Arena unfinished. Later they reached Vižinada and helped build the picturesque village of Narduči

This distinctive wine is matured using the traditional ageing method. After maceration and fermentation on its own yeasts, Malvazija Classic ages for 9 months in wooden barrels. It displays an intense straw-yellow colour. The aroma is finely expressed, with notes of fruit, flowers and spice overlaid with vanilla. The palate is dry, saline, soft and rounded, with a fine bitter finish. Ideally served with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

A naturally sparkling wine produced by the Charmat method, Brut, 12.5% vol. alcohol. Rich effervescence and a multitude of fine bubbles rising to the surface tease the senses and invite tasting. Thanks to secondary fermentation in tank, the characteristic aroma of Istrian Malvasia dominates, recalling citrus and acacia blossom. On the palate it is fresh and lively, yet at the same time full of flavour — unpretentious, but capable of satisfying even the most demanding palate.

This world-renowned white grape variety achieves excellent results on the Narduči sites. The wine is characterised by a bright, vivid yellow colour. Its aroma is open, with a clean and fresh scent of white fruit and flowers. The taste is notably lively, fresh and gently sweet, with a lightly pronounced acidity. It pairs excellently with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

This grape variety, also known worldwide as Rundler or Burgunder, delivers excellent quality on the Narduči sites. The wine is yellow in colour with a reddish sheen. It has a fresh fruity aroma with a pleasant hint of dandelion. The taste is varietal, very harmonious and persistent. Best paired with fish dishes, seafood and pasta.

A varietal and elegant wine aged for one year in large oak barrels. It exhibits a vivid dark ruby-red colour. The aroma rests on dark fruit interwoven with nuances of aromatic herbs. The taste is finely dry and lively, rounded off by a gently bitter finish. Recommended with various meat dishes.

Franc Arman Merlot Superior matures partly in large oak barrels and partly in barrique casks. It is characterised by a deep dark-red colour. This atypically styled wine is full and robust, yet still pleasantly drinkable, marked by aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry with a chocolate-and-spice aftertaste. Discreet oak notes intertwine gently with the fruit aromatics, contributing to the wine’s superior overall impression.

A pack that combines the strength of aged Teran and elegant Cabernet Franc with refreshing white wines from the Franc Arman cellar – Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Perla, and classic Malvasia.

Valenta Sauvignon Blanc deserves every recommendation. A pleasant surprise awaits in this bottle: a clearly defined varietal character of Sauvignon, unintrusive and well-balanced aromatics, with a wide palette of herbal and vegetal notes, none of which dominate. The entire aromatic picture is firmly set on a minimal but permissible amount of residual sugar. In a comparative tasting alongside other domestic Sauvignons, a subtle difference in the mineral profile emerges — one that we generously attribute to the terroir.

The vineyards lie on the hills around Buje, at 220–250 m above sea level, in the Contarini site. The ideal microclimate allows the grapes to ripen while retaining enough acidity to give the wine fruitiness and balance, while the mineral white soil supports drinkability with its distinct mineral notes. Part of the must undergoes cryomaceration and, after gentle pressing, ferments separately at 14–16 °C. The wine ages on fine lees in stainless steel until spring, when it is bottled.

A gentle green hue complements the full palate and refined aromas of elderflower, intertwined with herbal and grassy notes and hints of tropical fruit. With pronounced fruitiness and minerality, it shows pleasant, gentle acidity and alcohol. Charming yet characterful, with a long and elegant finish. Best served with goat cheeses, spring risotto, shellfish, lobster and Asian cuisine.

A high-quality wine of light yellow-green colour with a delicate elderflower scent, full in flavour and body, featuring pronounced aromas of meadow herbs and bell pepper supported by the minerality of its terroir.

An elegant white wine of Mediterranean character, featuring notes of sage, tomato leaf and light fruit. Fresh and precise.

Six Cattunar wines that combine the freshness of chardonnay and sauvignon, the aromatic quality of muscat varieties, and the power, dark fruit, and elegance of Istrian teran.

Degrassi package that combines the freshness and aroma of modern white wines with powerful, aged black classics full of dark fruit, spices, and elegance.

A pack that combines the strength of aged Teran and elegant Cabernet Franc with refreshing white wines from the Franc Arman cellar – Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Perla, and classic Malvasia.

Valenta pack that combines the freshness of malvasia and sauvignon, the fragrant sweetness of muscat, and the strong, aromatic-fruity character of teran Terre di Paradiso.

Kopjar pack that combines the freshness of Graševina and Sauvignon, the fruity softness of Chardonnay, the fragrant sweetness of Muscat, the sparkling playfulness of Muscat sparkling wine, and the elegant Cabernet Sauvignon.

The aromatic and attractive In Sylvis Florens Rosé dry wine is produced by processing the red Teran grape as if it were a white variety — through crushing, destemming, and pressing without maceration.

The wine is dry, warm, and smooth, with pleasant freshness. It is moderately tannic with fine, soft tannins. The wine is flavourful with a medium body. It is balanced, with pronounced flavour intensity and very good persistence. The wine is harmonious and easy to drink, with notes of red currant emerging on the aftertaste. It pairs excellently with veal roast prepared under the traditional "čripnja" (baking bell) with homemade potatoes.

Tempora Anni (Latin for "seasons of the year") is a sparkling wine made from the Istrian Malvasia grape variety.

Istrian Malvasia is the most important and widespread indigenous grape variety in Istria, and Malvasia was the first wine produced by the In Sylvis winery. After hand-harvesting, the Istrian Malvasia grapes are processed through crushing, destemming, and pressing. The fermentation process is monitored daily in stainless steel tanks under controlled conditions.

At first scent, citrus notes emerge, followed by hints of yellow pear and acacia blossom. The wine is dry, moderately warm, and subtly smooth, characterized by a refreshing acidity and medium body. It shows excellent balance, pronounced flavor intensity, and a long, lingering finish with a touch of nectarine on the aftertaste. Harmonious and easy to drink, it pairs wonderfully with Istrian cured meat platters.

Arbor Cuvée is a blend of Teran, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot that will captivate you with its maturity and elegance.

Franc Arman Merlot Superior matures partly in large oak barrels and partly in barrique casks. It is characterised by a deep dark-red colour. This atypically styled wine is full and robust, yet still pleasantly drinkable, marked by aromas of ripe cherry and raspberry with a chocolate-and-spice aftertaste. Discreet oak notes intertwine gently with the fruit aromatics, contributing to the wine’s superior overall impression.

Fuhtar wine pack combining the freshness of aromatic Muscat, the fruity softness of Merlot, and the lively, rustic strength of Istrian Teran.

The In Sylvis wine pack that combines the freshness of Malvasia, the fruitiness of Rosé, the aromatic complexity of Tempora Anni, and the deep, robust character of Teran Baćun.

Medea pack that combines the freshness of chardonnay, the fruitiness of Montiron, the aromatic elegance of Assemblage, and the youthful strength of cabernet sauvignon.

Pervino pack that combines the freshness of chardonnay, the fragrant sweetness of muscat, the soft fruitiness of merlot, and the strong, aged character of barrique-aged teran.

The Rossi pack combines the freshness of Istrian Malvasia, the juicy fruitiness of rosé, and the drinkability of the modern black blend Moro — white, rosé, and red wine in a harmonious package full of aroma, lightness, and elegance.

The Sirotić pack combines the freshness and roundness of Chardonnay with the strength and character of Istrian Teran — white and red wine in a perfectly balanced duet full of fruitiness, structure, and elegance.

Tomaz pack that combines the freshness of rosé and avant-garde malvasia, the aromatic sweetness of muscat, the full fruitiness of merlot, and the strong, typical Istrian character of teran Barbarossa and malvasia Nera.

Valenta pack that combines the freshness of malvasia and sauvignon, the fragrant sweetness of muscat, and the strong, aromatic-fruity character of teran Terre di Paradiso.