After three evenings dedicated to young malvasias, aged terans, and rosé wines, the Gran finale of the "Hidden Charms of Istrian Wines" tastings took place on Friday in the Taste Istria zone. The winners of all three themed evenings returned for one final tasting, where visitors cast their votes and chose Ravalico Rosé as the 2026 ATP Wine. The final tasting attracted a large audience, with a lively atmosphere and an exciting vote defining the evening. The battle for second and third place was equally close, as Fiore Malvasia and Cattunar Teran finished tied with six points each, while the winning Ravalico Rosé collected an impressive 13 points.

Ravalico's winning rosé stands out for its light, elegant, and vibrant character, complemented by refined aromas and delicate fruity notes. It pairs beautifully with light appetizers, white meat, and young cheeses.

All three tasting evenings were led by Lucija Matijevic, a distinguished member of the Croatian Sommelier Club, with the support of Dr. Kresimir Mikinac, Head of Education, and sommelier Viktor Peic. The strong public interest once again confirmed the popularity of this combination of wine education, discussion, and tasting, with visitors actively taking part in blind tastings and discovering the differences between Istrian wines.

This year's competition format once again highlighted diversity and kept the outcome uncertain until the very end. Under the competition rules, once a winery competes in a particular category, it cannot enter the same category again for the following two years, creating space each year for new labels and fresh comparisons. At the same time, the previous year's overall winner does not compete in the following edition, ensuring that visitors vote among a new selection of candidates each season.