With top-tier tennis matches and a fantastic and diverse entertainment program, the 35th Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag will be an essential destination for all lovers of Istrian scents and flavors with its Taste Istria zone. In one place, a selection of wines from esteemed Istrian winemakers, who have strengthened Istria's image as a wine region with numerous international awards and recognitions, will be presented.
Wine enthusiasts and those just becoming enthusiasts will enjoy the rich offer of Istrian varieties such as Malvasia, Teran, and Muscat from top local winemakers at various tasting points in the Taste Istria zone: Fiore, Benčić, Cattunar, Coronica, CUJ, Franković, Vina Zigante, Ravalico, Dešković, Prelac, Damjanić, Arman, Geržinić and Agrolaguna.
Through the guided wine tastings “The Hidden Charms of Istrian Wines”,the aim is to showcase the uniqueness and diversity of indigenous Istrian grape varieties.
Each evening, from Sunday, July 20 to Friday, July 25, at 9 PM, under the guidance of renowned sommelier Lucija Matijević from the Croatian Sommelier Club (HSK), selected Istrian winemakers will present their wines.
Participants will have the opportunity to taste and discuss the wines, uncovering many fascinating details about them in the process.
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In addition to the top-notch enological offerings, another part of the Taste Istria zone is dedicated to traditional Istrian cuisine flavors in modern interpretations by food trucks, creating irresistible culinary combinations with their contemporary approach.
Traditional Istrian flavors in a modern way with six gourmet food trucks. In addition to the excellent wine offerings, the Taste Istria zone will also feature urban food trucks that will delight with their modern interpretation of traditional Istrian flavors, creating irresistible culinary combinations.
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