Gastronomy
The specificity of the Istrian cuisine comes from the use of seasonal gifts of nature which make the best traditional specialties.
Delicious dishes are accompanied by quality home-made wines of the Motovun area - from the famous Istrian malvasia, muscat, merlot, teran, refošk, white and gray pinot, chardonnay, hrvatica, bourgogne, cabernet sauvignon to the less known but likewise top quality wines.
If you happen to visit Istria, you should definitely taste the famous Istrian prosciutto, boneless pork loin and sausages, dishes prepared under a large baking lid, homemade gnocchi, fuži and pljukanci (traditional Istrian homemade pasta), delicacies made with the king of aphrodisiacs - white or black truffle as well as numerous salads seasoned with the autochthonous olive oil.
