Poletti Winery, a well-known Istrian wine house with a rich tradition and passion for top quality, has achieved exceptional success at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, one of the world's most renowned wine competitions.
Bronze for Chardonnay 2024. – freshness and elegance that conquers
At its first international performance, the new Chardonnay 2024 from the Poletti Winery was awarded a bronze medal, confirming its potential among the global competition. This elegant white varietal vineyard stands out for its pronounced fruity aromas, fine minerality and perfectly balanced freshness, making it an ideal choice for lovers of sophisticated white wines.
Silver for Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. - Proof of maturity and top quality
An even greater success came for Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, who took the silver medal – recognition for the complexity, structure and longevity of this wine. Aged in oak barrels, Poletti's Cabernet Sauvignon illustrates the strength of the Istrian terroir base, with deep notes of dark berries, tobacco and spices.
International Certificate of Quality of Istrian Wines
Participation in Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 brought the Poletti Winery not only recognitions, but also additional visibility on the international wine market. This is another step forward in the mission of the Poletti family to present the Istrian wine heritage through modern wines of top quality.
Wines with a story – from the heart of Istria to world recognitions
For the Poletti Winery, these awards are not just medals – it is a confirmation that passion, knowledge and dedication in the vineyard and cellar bear fruit that is recognised beyond the borders of Croatia.
We are proud to invite you to taste the awarded wines: Chardonnay 2024 and Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – available at the winery and via the official website.


