TYPICAL ISTRIAN DISHES
Traditional dishes from the Istrian hinterland are prepared
mainly from local products, while in the coastal area; there
are
fish and seafood on the menu.
Traditional Istrian dishes are usually cocked. Typical is
also bread baked under “črpnja” (under a baking lid). The
products
that are prevailing are local seasonal vegetables (fennel,
mangold, chicory, tomatoes, sauerkraut and other), wild
plants
(asparaguses and truffles), poultry, sausages, prosciutto,
olive oil, wine and fish. Among casseroles, “bobiči” (casserole
of
beans) are the favourite ones. Frequent dish is also “fuži”
(type of pasta) and gnocchi with various sausages. Typical
desserts such as fritole, kroštole, štrukelj and others can
be tasted during the event Sweet Istria at the end of
September.
WINES OF THE SLOVENIAN ISTRIA
The wines maturing in Slovenian Istria represent an
interlacement of tradition and modern winemaking. Besides
the already
established, new generations of winemakers are emerging.
The rich wine tradition of Slovenian Istria dates back to
the Roman period and records almost two millenniums. Wines
of
local varieties (Refosco, Malvasia and Yellow Muscatel) and
other varieties that grow in the area reap rewards on wine
evaluations at home and abroad. Istrian
winemakers often
present themselves on wine and gastronomic events in
Slovenian
Istria and abroad. Their best wines can be tasted in most
locals.
OLIVE OIL
Due to climate particularities, olive oil of Slovenian
Istria is recognizable for its distinctive aroma and
appreciated
because of the favourable fatty acid composition.
Slovenian Istria is one of the northernmost landscapes where
olives still grow.The olive making tradition dates back in the past, but it is
in large expansion in the last three decades.Natural conditions, knowledge and commitment of producers of
olive oil provide exceptional internationally recognized
results. The label Extra virgin olive oil from Slovenian
Istria assures that olive oil has been produced from local
varieties
of olives and bottled in the area of Slovenian Istria. It
must contain at least 30% of oil from the variety “Istrian
belica”
which gives the oil longer freshness and quality due to the
high content of natural antioxidants. |
