Misal’s sparkling wine cellar gives a stay in Pršurići a tangible connection to wine. All visits to the producer must be booked in advance. Visits are offered on weekday mornings and on Saturdays by arrangement; the cellar is closed on Sundays and public holidays. Arrange your visit first and plan other activities around it.
Misal: Family History and Wine Growing
The Peršurić family has been involved in wine growing for more than five centuries. Đordano Peršurić, the founder of Misal’s sparkling wine production, returned to Pršurići and began making still wines with his father. The story therefore encompasses both the family’s long history of wine growing and a specific step in the development of production.
Misal’s vineyards in Pršurići lie at an altitude of 230 metres, cover five hectares and are situated on red soil. The sparkling wines mature in the bottle using the traditional method. The local grape varieties used include Malvasia and Teran. The tasting room accommodates 25 to 30 people; if the group size is important for your visit, confirm the capacity when making an enquiry.
Circular Walk and Cycling Route
Sovina staza, a 7.7-kilometre circular walk for families, lies near Pršurići. Two viewpoints offer views towards the sea and Ćićarija. Views and vegetation can change depending on the season; check local trail conditions before setting off.
A cycling tour also features the Misal sparkling wine cellar as a stop: the Vrsar–Višnjan–Parenzana–Poreč–Funtana–Vrsar circular tour recommends it in Pršurići. After Višnjan, the tour joins the Parenzana cycling trail towards Poreč. Check the route and trail signage before setting off; the tour’s recommendation does not replace the advance booking required by Misal.
Excursions in the Općina Višnjan
The Općina Višnjan provides the broader setting for other destinations, including historical heritage, local produce and drinks, and opportunities for stargazing. The town of Višnjan lies in western Istria at an altitude of 244 metres, between the Mirna River to the north and Lim Bay to the south. Its old town is situated on a hill and is characterised by closely spaced stone houses and narrow lanes. A Baroque loggia stands in the main square. The Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot is known for its 14th-century frescoes and graffiti, including Glagolitic inscriptions.
For a walk through historic Višnjan, the Venetian Lion Trail starts at Antun-Korlević Square, passes under the arch bearing the Venetian lion, and continues to the old village of Barat and back. The route is 4.5 kilometres long and takes about two and a half hours. Another option is the Star Trail: it starts and ends in front of Višnjan Town Hall, leads to Tičan and is an easy, undemanding route for families and recreational cyclists. In Tičan, visitors can see the observatory building with its telescope dome and the Stone Circle installation.
Group visits to Višnjan Observatory are available year-round by prior arrangement. The group programme includes an introductory lecture on a scientific or astronomical topic and a guided tour of the observatory, the telescope dome and the Stone Circle. Weather permitting, outdoor telescope observations are also planned. The public observatory, registered in 1992, focuses its scientific work on small bodies in the Solar System and their interactions with Earth.
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