The truffle is the supreme delicacy that had been enjoyed by the Mesopotamian rulers 4000 years ago, and it is still one of the most prestigious foodstuffs in world gastronomy. This intense flavour royal mushroom was known to the ancient Greeks and the Roman emperors, and it was also served at the French court and among the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy. It is very rare and it grows only in several locations in Europe - in some parts of France and Italy and in Istria, favoured by mild climate, small temperature variations and grey clay soil.

The white and the black truffles have their natural habitat in the Istrian truffle \'Bermuda\' triangle between Pazin, Buje and Buzet, especially in the valley of the river Mirna and in the Motovun Forest. They grow underground, and they are searched after by specially trained dogs.

October is the top season of the white truffles, which are also the most expensive and the most valuable truffles. At that time, numerous events are held every weekend to celebrate this indisputable king of mushrooms in Livade, the well-known truffles centre near Motovun. But, even before and after this period, throughout most of the autumn, Istria lives in the rhythm of truffles with the abundance of festivities dedicated to this noble mushroom.

The guests that come from the whole region are presented with the typical truffle dishes: fuži, pljukanci, gnocchi, fritada and various meat combinations. There are also many exhibitions and fairs, with plenty of excellent opportunities to meet the world of this magic, aromatic tuber known for its aphrodisiac features.

Programm:

07.09. Buzet, Square Fontana
Subotina
Subotina with Giant Truffles Omelette (2019 eggs and 10 kg truffles)

14.09. - 17.11. Livade (on weekends)
Zigante Truffle Days

19.10. Motovun, Square Andrea Antico
X Teran and truffle festival

19.10. - 20.10. Livade
Tuber(food) fest
The white truffle fair
Truffle exhibition
Celebrity show cooking
Truffle auction sale
Truffle search demonstration
Agricultural products fair

02.11. - 03.11. Buzet
Truffle Weekend
Exhibition and fair of truffles and homemade autochthonous products

» We present His Majesty, The Truffle of Istria

Open days of agritourisms in Istria is organized by AZRRI ltd - Agency for Rural Development of Istria in cooperation with Istrian county agritourisms. The goal is to promote rural households and their farms, along with Istrian gastronomy as a trademark of rural areas. And, in that way surpass regional significance and become an internationally interesting destination. With the revival and expansion of traditional food and product, the offer is slowly returning to the countryside, to the flora and fauna of villages and hospitable rural household owners, much to the delight of the fans of good taste.

Open days of agritourisms in Istria will be held from 02.11. to 30.11. Saturdays and Sundays only and several agritourisms will be included. 

All information: www.azrri.hr or www.dovai.eu

Join us again this year in the Days of olive oil and enjoy the numerous guided tastings and lectures on this subject! High-quality olive growers and oil producers from the entire Adriatic Euro-region will be gathered in one place. Due to this fact, this year’s gathering becomes an international manifestation. One of the most interesting events will surely be a whole-day gastronomic show with the participation of hoteliers and restaurant managers who have prepared numerous surprises. The whole manifestation will be accompanied by the occasional entertaining programs.

During the event, visitors will have the opportunity to attend numerous lectures and guided tastings.

» www.dmmu.info