Why visit
Why visit Momjan Castle & Muscat Country
Momjan is a ruined 13th-century castle perched over a green valley in the far north of Istria — but the real reason to come is the wine. This is the only place in Croatia where the Muscat of Momjan grape is grown, producing sweet, aromatic wines that pair perfectly with the local prosciutto and truffle cheeses.
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Estimated visit
Half a day with wine tasting
Best season
Autumn harvest season
Where
Momjan, Croatia
Category
Castle
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Momjan is a ruined 13th-century castle perched over a green valley in the far north of Istria — but the real reason to come is the wine. This is the only place in Croatia where the Muscat of Momjan grape is grown, producing sweet, aromatic wines that pair perfectly with the local prosciutto and truffle cheeses. Wineries like Kabola and Kozlović are family-run and welcome walk-ins. The castle ruins itself are freely accessible with wide valley views.
“Muscat of Momjan is grown almost nowhere else on Earth — the microclimate of this specific hillside is what makes its aromatic wine possible.”
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