Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery

Stancija Meneghetti, Croatia

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery Review

Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery located in northern Croatia’s Istria region, offers country-glam interiors, multiple pools, an amazing spa, and delicious dining to travelers who want to explore this culture-rich area! With it’s inland location and a quick drive to the beach, Meneghetti is the perfect spot to explore Istria’s culinary delights (think wine and olive oil tastings, truffle hunting and more) as well as the cultural monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites of the area. Spend your days hiking, biking, and tasting your way through the area before retiring to enjoy the amenities at the resort.

The main building the hotel is a 19th-century stone house that used to be a country house owned by Mr. Meneghetti (no one knows his first name). He planted the property’s first vineyard and olive grove and started an animal farm that supplied produce to nearby military bastions. During Yugoslavian times, the estate was abandoned, but in 2000 the original stone house was lovingly restored into a small four-room boutique hotel. Through the restoration process the estate was brought back to life with new vineyards and olive trees and new winery facilities that cater to the needs of modern life, but fully respect the tradition and heritage of the historical property. Through their dedication to marrying the past with the future, the hotel has continued to grow as new rooms, suites and residences have been added in keeping with the style of the original house. The estate’s olive oil and wine brand as well as the on-site restaurant have also grown in stature over the years with numerous awards being given to them over the years.

Style

The 39 accommodation options on property with 43 bedrooms total all offer country glam interiors that immerse guests into the Mediterranean and Istrian lifestyle. The Istrian house (or stancija) on property was built at the beginning of the 20th century and blends right in to the scenery of the secluded estate. Made from white Istrian stone on the exterior- and boasting wooden beams, hardwood floors and antique furniture on the interior- this is a dreamy countryside escape. With accommodation options ranging from traditional rooms to multibedroom residences (some with their own private pools), there is a room option for every traveler. Talk with your River Oaks Travel Advisor to discover the perfect room for you!

Accommodations:

The spacious guest rooms, residences, and villas

Rooms

10 hotel rooms and suite

22- 65 sq.m2

Amenity Highlights: Egyptian cotton linen; premium toiletries; Twice daily housekeeping service; Mini bar; Nespresso coffee machine; complimentary digital media library with newspapers, magazines and eBooks

Residences

30 Residences with a private garden and/or pool

75-150 sq.m2

Villas

Villas with private pools

225 sq.m2

Spa

The Energy Clinic Spa Center is a peaceful oasis where you will find relaxation for your body and mind. All products are made from premium quality ingredients of organic or natural origin and plant extracts known for their exceptional therapeutic qualities and are manufactured in Croatia, in cooperation with the most renowned experts in the field of pharmaceutics. You can choose among programs that offer a variety of massage and body treatments. The spa also offers guest the use of a sauna, fitness room and indoor swimming pool, in addition to the two outdoor pools on property.

Culinary

Meneghetti Restaurant: Michelin recommended a la carte restaurant with up to 70 seats offering Mediterranean cuisine with estate-produced single sort olive oils and ten estate produced wine labels. According to La Liste, the restaurant was awarded 15 points and three chef’s hats in the Guide Gault & Millau 2019 and listed among the world’s top 1,000 restaurants.

Olivetto Restuarant & Lounge Bar – Casual outdoor seating surrunded by vinyards and oak trees the best place to enjoy a colorful cocktail or a light meal from our pool bar menu.

Boho Beach Club – Private Beach area with Sunbeds and canopy bead and beach bar service

Meneghetti Winery

10 wine labels

Modern winery and tasting room

Annual production of 10,000 bottles of first-class wine

All the vineyards are cultivated with deep respect for nature, using the soft “Simonit & Sirch” pruning method

Olive Oil

Each year Meneghetti produces 1,500 litres of extra virgin olive oil, using olives from its own olive groves.

Olive oil is produced in 4 different varieties:

Buža (Izbor)
Leccino
Rosulja (Rosignola)
Bjelica (Bianchera)

Italian Flos Olei, the most prestigious international olive oil guide, every year includes Meneghetti among fifty highest quality producers of olive oil in the world and the world’s leading olive oil guide “L’extravergine” in 2007 declared Meneghetti’s ‘Izbor’ as the world’s best olive oil in one of the most challenging olive oil categories – “intensely fruity” aroma. Unique colour and pungent taste of Istria’s and Meneghetti’s olive oils are the result of the fact that Istria is among the coolest regions where olive trees grow in the entire world – and the best olive oil region in the world according to Flos Olei.

All in all, Meneghetti Wine Hotel and Winery offers guests a wonderful experience whether they want to explore the Istrian interior or they simply want to lounge by the water. They can even plan for corporate events of up to 30 people or stunning wedding ceremonies for up to 120 guests! Talk with your River Oaks Travel Concierge today to put this amazing hotel on your “to travel” list!

Get out & Explore:

Roman amphitheater Arena in the city of Pula, dating from the 1st century

National park Brijuni

Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, registered on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Beautiful beaches, bike & hiking trails, rich gastronomic offer

Truffle Hunting

Wine and Olive Oil tasting

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Getting There:

Flight into Zagreb (ZAG)

1h30 min drive to Meneghetti

Ideal Length of Stay:

3 – 4 days

When to go:

A year-round destination

Peak season from June to September

Who should go: Wine Lovers, Couples, Families, Groups

Combine with:

Venice

Opatija Riviera

Zagreb

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