Tag Archives: Buje
Cuj wines: Let us tell you…
Danijel Kraljević, code name Cuj, has two great loves; wine and oil. He is a wine expert by profession, and a multitalented perfectionist. His basic driving force is the question: Why is something the way it is?
[Krasica] Oleum Olivarum: Mar 9-10
Ove godine manifestacija Oleum olivarum u Krasici održat će se 16. put. Na ocjenjivanje maslinovih ulja ove je godine zaprimljeno 107 uzoraka. Pretežno su zastupljene domaće, autohtone sorte kao što su bjelica, buža i carbonera, a nakon njih slijede leccino, …
Buje Grape Festival: Sep 14-19
At the time when the harvests are already over, everybody can loosen up and enjoy this festival dedicated to all things connected with grapes and wine. Plus there will be a bunch of other traditional products, events, music and partying. …
Konoba Morgan: Not Your Average Istrian Tavern
The refined atmosphere of Morgan is a few notches above that of a classic Istrian konoba, but the restraint shown in the kitchen by chef and owner Ana Morgan lets the simple elegance of regional dishes shine as they would in an unassuming local tavern.
[Momjan] In the kingdom of Muscat wine: Jul 27
Many connoisseur of Istrian wine will award the 1st place to the muscat of Momjan due to its golden colour, intensive wild carnations scent and the extraordinary aroma.
[VIDEO] Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil Like a Pro
To taste an olive oil, avoid bread. Just drink it. Here is what to do when you visit an olive oil exhibition, like Oleum Olivarum, held this weekend in Krasica (Istria). You need to ask the producer to pour you …
Oleum Vitae: Piquant Character of North Istrian Olive Oils
Krasica is a small village just a few kilometers from the medieval town of Buje. There you can visit the tasting room of Nino Činić and shock your palate with piquant extravirgin olive oil coming from green hills surrounding the village.
Agritourism Vinerino: Soul-warming Tavern
Family Visintin runs this modestly looking farm-to-table konoba even out of the summer season which is always a good sign. While we soak homemade bread enriched with pumpkin in their delicious extravirgin olive oil, his wife Giuliana comes and takes the order.
Kozlović: Wine drinkers’ kindergarten and PhD school
The new Kozlović winery is a must-visit not only for every wine enthusiast but also for everyone interested to see a beautiful example of the marriage of modern architecture and nature.
[Northwestern Istria] Sole days: Oct 21-Nov 26
In the autumn take advantage of discovering the delicacy of high quality white fish at the Sole Days gastronomic event. Aim of this manifestation is the creation of a new tourist product by promoting quality white fish and the area …
Kozlović Malvazija Santa Lucia – Vertical Tasting
This vertical tasting of Santa Lucia was done at two separate occasions. The first one took place on 26 November 2010 with journalists from the American Wine Enthusiast Jeff Jenssen and Mike Desimon in the winery itself, and the second …
Konoba Nono
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Restaurant Marino: White truffled tenderloin steak to die for
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Konoba Buščina: Istrian goulash specialist
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Konoba Stari podrum: The best tenderloin steak in Istria
We approached Mira to praise her dishes. She responded very modestly: “We just serve what we serve at our home”.
Dešković: The home of Motovunski Teran
Even thirty years ago everybody knew that the best terroir for Teran is on the hills near Motovun, where Dešković winery and agritourism is settled.
Clai: Natural wines from the most passionate Istrian winemaker
Every Istrian winemaker will agree, Giorgio Clai is the most passionate winemaker on the peninsula, whose wines can be found in top restaurants of New York and San Francisco.
27th Festival of Malvasia Istriana
Learn everything you wanted to know about the most famous Istrian indigenous grape variety, have a few glasses and lots of fun.
Degrassi Terre Bianche Cuvee Blanc 2009 – white blend
Malvazija 30%, Chardonnay 30%, Viognier 20%, Sauvignon blanc 20% Degrassi was the first to introduce elegance in Istrian wines. This fact is maybe more important than anything else Moreno has done in his outstanding winemaking career. He was brave enough …
Konoba Furia: Homemade charcuterie in Muscat wine country
Family-run tavern settled on a hill just above Momjan with mouth watering charcuterie and cheese of local provenance.
Agritourism San Mauro: Guarded by pot-bellied pigs
Family Sinković is one of the pioneers of agricultural tourism in Istria and they’re quite multitalented. Lodging, restaurant, farm, winery… You name it, they have it. Libero, the head of the family, is an experienced winemaker with many rewards. Try …
Konoba Astarea: Open Heart Cooking
The reputation of this legendary tavern has earned loyal fans from far beyond Istria. Owner and chef Anton Kernjus creates an atmosphere of warm hospitality around his open wood-fired kitchen, where the best local seafood, steaks and myriad other delights …
