Istria at the Der FEINSCHMECKER Wine Awards 2026 Gala

 This year, Istria will once again be presented at the exclusive Der FEINSCHMECKER Wine Awards gala, one of Germany’s most prestigious gastronomic and wine events. The gala evening will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Grand Elysée Hotel in Hamburg, bringing together more than 500 distinguished guests from the worlds of gastronomy, culture, art and business.

The event has been held for almost half a century under the auspices of the renowned German magazine Der FEINSCHMECKER, bringing together acclaimed chefs and some of the world’s most recognised wineries. Istria will take part in this prestigious gastronomic event for the fourth consecutive year.

A special highlight of this year’s evening will be the Istrian white truffle, Tuber magnatum Pico, which will feature on the exclusive menu. A signature truffle course will be prepared by renowned German chef Nelson Müller, while the truffles will be provided by Premium Tartufi from Karojba.

Alongside the white truffle, the Istria Tourist Board will also present part of the region’s wine and olive oil scene. Guests will have the opportunity to taste wines from the family-owned Tomaz and Fakin wineries, as well as extra virgin olive oils from Avistria in Sveti Lovreč.

By taking part in the Der FEINSCHMECKER Wine Awards, Istria presents its gastronomic offer to an audience for whom quality, origin and authenticity are among the key criteria when choosing a destination. White truffles, wine and extra virgin olive oil together represent some of the most recognisable flavours of Istria.