You can join us on truffle hunting tour if you want to have a one-of-a-kind day in the Istrian forest. This unusual, malodorous subterranean fungus of an unattractive form is – the truffle. The rare and expensive tuber that grows in the fertile Istrian soil is the ultimate gastronomic delight. The culinary chefs agree upon […]
Cheese, a magnificent but often neglected food, is becoming increasingly more important in the Istrian gastronomy. This peninsula is known for its goat, sheep and cow milk cheese. There are several key factors in the production of quality cheese: a good selection of pasture lands and quality feed, quality of milk used in cheese making, […]
In the tradition of the Istrian gastronomy the prosciutto (pršut) is the traditional cured and dried ham and top and the measure for all the exquisiteness. It is cut by long, delicate and careful incisions, so a joke says – like playing a violin. It is typically served as an entrée, thinly sliced, with artisanal […]
On their way from the Italian regions to Istria, names and shapes of pasta gradually changed until they became uniquely Istrian. The most famous traditional Istrian pastas are Fuži, Pljukanci, Ravioli, Pasutice, Njoki, Lasagne and Tagliatele.
If you share our passion for wine and tasting, you can join us for a tour of Istria’s wine cellars and indulge in the rich varieties and bouquet of wine! With over a hundred wineries spread across Istria, the Istrian wine offer is vast and ever expanding, slowly conquering international palates with Istrian Malvazija, Teran, […]
Istria is once again adorned with the title of the highest quality region in the world for extra virgin olive oils (EVOO), for the seventh time running in the winning streak. With a tradition dating over 2000 years, diligent Istrian farmers have preserved many of the peninsula’s unique olive varieties. Istria’s indigenous cultivars are distinguished […]
Are you a passionate gourmet and you would like to know more about Istrian cuisine? You are at the right place, the diversity and harmony of Istrian cuisine ware fascinating. The coastline of the peninsula is surrounded with clear and clean seawater and for everyone who is in love with fresh sea dishes, this is […]