In July 2025, the exclusive private beach of the Kempinski Hotel Adriatic in Savudrija, close to the vibrant city of Umag in Istria’s northwestern corner, hosted the 2025 Decanter Winners’ Showcase by Vinistra. Highlights from the Decanter Showcase 2025. With a total of 386 medals, Croatia was among the top 10 countries at DWWA 2025 – a fact that is not lost on Istrian wine producers. Over the previous two days, Vinistra’s study trip saw a group of wine critics and journalists, including several from Decanter, explore Istria’s wineries and vineyards. Discover more about VinistraConnect onRead more about Istrian wines: