How to Taste Olive Oil Properly

Good olive oil is not meant to taste flat or neutral — and once you learn how to taste it properly, you’ll never look at it the same way again. Most people in Istria grow up with olive oil on the table every single day. It’s poured over fish, vegetables, pasta, even simple slices of […]

Do Not Visit Istria This Summer

Unless you’re prepared to eat too much, drink too much wine, and seriously consider never leaving. At first, it feels harmless. You arrive thinking it will just be another summer trip. A few days by the sea, maybe a couple of good dinners, a bit of wine, some small coastal towns. Nothing dramatic. And then […]

Istrian Golden Drops

Olive oil in Istria is not just something you drizzle over food — it’s part of the region’s identity, shaped by stone, sea air, and generations of tradition. Most people discover Istrian olive oil accidentally. It arrives at the table before the food does, poured generously over fresh bread without much explanation. And then, somewhere […]