Wine Not? by Bagolar

Open. Closes at 23:00.

Discover the rich Istrian tradition through delicious homemade products in the historic center of Bale, Istria.

Authentic shop and tasting room with local products: Wine Not by Bagolar

This idyllic store, located in the picturesque stone streets of Bale in Istria, offers a unique opportunity to explore traditional Istrian flavors. The friendly owner Nicola will be happy to tell you the story of the origin of their wines and oils with a glass of wine and a delicious bite of Istrian prosciutto.

The wealth of Istrian wines

National wines are offered in Wine Not, such as "Morèd," a yellow Muscat that symbolizes elegance, refinement and femininity, despite the strong taste of white wine. Discover wines such as Malvasia, somewhat forgotten, but lately indispensable in Istria. We also offer Istrian red wines that develop an interesting structure through aging in small wooden barrels.

Istrian olive oil: liquid gold

For a very specific reason, Istria has twice won the title of the best olive-growing region in the world. Take this opportunity and taste one of the world's finest extra virgin olive oils: the "Istrian Gold" produced in Bagolar. The cultivation of the olives and the production process of this oil are carefully controlled, from hand-picking to milling, which guarantees the highest quality, taste and fragrance. This olive oil has the fresh aroma of artichokes, ripe olives, fresh almonds and finely chopped tomatoes, and goes well with salads, soups, various stews, and will make asparagus risotto an absolute delicacy.

Istrian delicacies

In addition to wine and olive oil, there are other regional products, such as cheeses, sausages with truffles, traditional cookies, dark chocolate, and more. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, Wine Not by Bagolar will offer an experience that will bring you closer to the traditional flavors of Istria.

Top Istrian producers

In addition to Bagolar products, Wine Not also offers other top brands with which Bagolar collaborates. Some of these are Opg Korać wines, Alden cod, Darna liqueurs and many others offering the best of Istria. Bagolar is proud to announce a new collaboration with the company Helios Geo, a producer of "45 degree" cosmetic products that uses olive waste in a revolutionary way to create natural cosmetics. Since 2009, Helios Gea has been using olive pulp to produce organic lotions and creams with sustainability and environmental friendliness in mind.

The store also features coffee from Istrian producer BORA NERA. Owners Matteo Cardino and Erika Forlani roast and package coffee from Peru, El Salvador and Uganda in Istria.

The portal bale-valle.com recommends Wine Not by Bagolar

We like Wine Not by Bagolar because it is a place where you can discover and taste the indigenous products of the region. This store, located next to Castel Soardo - Bembo, offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Istrian flavors, discover local products and learn more about the culture and history of this beautiful region. Whether you are a local or a foreigner, a visit to this store is an essential stop on your visit to Bala.

Come and discover the charms of Istria at Wine Not by Bagolar!

Distance from Bale: 20 hours and 52 minutes driving

For: families, first time visitors, nature lovers

What to do: refreshments, food and drink, organic farming

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