Teranino Festival

Sportska dvorana - Friday, 08.03. - Sunday, 10.03.2024.

Teranino Festival in Bale will be held from Friday 8.3 to Sunday 10.3 2024. under the tent next to the sports hall in Bale and is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the unique and irresistible taste of Teranino, a traditional Istrian drink.

The event will be a true paradise for all lovers of traditional Istrian wine and good music. In fact, this year's event will feature two great Croatian rock bands: Urban&4 on Friday 8 March and Psihomodo Pop on Saturday 9 March.

The history of Teranino goes back a long way and reflects the rich cultural heritage of Istria. Teranino is produced from the indigenous red wine variety teran, and the preparation process is complex and meticulous to create a unique taste and aroma.

This oenological and gastronomic event will showcase 14 of the best Teranino producers from Istria, giving everyone the opportunity to taste and learn about the different flavours and aromas of this unique liqueur. The aim of this festival is to make Teranino known as a genuine Istria product.

In addition to the Teranino tasting, the festival programme also includes a tasting of fine Istrian specialities prepared by Pula-based chef Deniz Zemba, and, as an added attraction, a tasting of kiwi liqueur and brandy.

In addition, you will have the chance to take part in many other interesting events, such as the best terrine-based cocktail and dessert competition organised by famous restaurants of Bale: La Grisa, Meneghetti and Borghetto, the evaluation and selection of the best Teranino sample, and the awarding of plaques.

Teranino Festival in Bale will be an unforgettable experience for all those who love Istrian gastronomy, tradition and culture. If you are a fan of good wine and good food, don't miss this unique opportunity to get to know Teranino and other authentic products of Istria. 

Come and join the lovers of traditional Istrian wine, especially Teranino, at the first Teranino Festival! Spend an unforgettable weekend with a dynamic program in the picturesque Istrian town of Bale in the heart of Istria.

Book your accommodation in Bale during the Teranino festival:

• Istra Soley Apartments with the promo code teranino-bale5 for reservations through the bale-valle.com portal for a 5% discount
• Hotel La Grisa with the promo code LaGrisa10 for reservations through the bale-valle.com portal for a 10% discount
• Studio Apartment Le Mele Sulla Finestra with the promo code teranino-bale5 for reservations through the bale-valle.com portal for a 5% discount
• Casa Porta Verde for 5 persons with the promo code teranino-bale5 for reservations through the bale-valle.com portal for a 5% discount

Prices at the Teranino Festival:

• tasting glass and 2 drinks 7€
• single consumption (liquor or dessert) €3
• single consumption (cocktails) €6
• concert ticket only (Damir Urban / Psihomodo pop) €10

The festival part will be held in the Bale sports hall, while the concert will be held in a tent in the parking lot next to the sports hall.

Teranino Festival exhibitors:

AURA

AURA is a family-run distillery producing exclusive traditional products, mainly brandies and jams, and other indigenous products made from herbs and wild fruits gathered in a clean environment away from roads and settlements. A special place in their offer is occupied by everyone's favorite teranino, and they are proud to point out that they are the first teranino producers in Croatia. The inviting taste of Aura teranino is proven by the handful of gold medals won in all major world competitions. In addition to the stores, the company invites visitors to visit the Aura distillery in Buzet and the distillery museum and bar in Hum. The company's overall mission is best described by the slogan "Hand-picked, prepared with love."

FAMILY FARM ANGELO BRČIĆ

This family farm is engaged in the production of wine, spirits and liqueurs. Their Teranino is from Teran wine with the addition of various herbs. It consists of a spectrum of different flavors, and a special note is given by the combination of Teran red wine and distillate. It has a deep ruby red color, it is clear and partly thick, and the smell is pleasant and enticing. The aroma is dominated by notes of ripe cherry, milk chocolate and cinnamon. The taste is sweet, fine and layered, and the aftertaste shows a hint of cherry jam.

DAMJANIĆ

The love for grape production and distillation was passed on to the family by their grandfather Karlo, when they were still children and worked with him on the cultivation of the vineyard and the production of traditional Istrian brandies. Guided by this idea, the Damjanićs dedicated their lives to education and travel, and so they traveled the world to learn the processing of raw materials and the art of distillation from the world's greatest masters. In March 2021 they introduced their first product, Sette Monti gin, which quickly won numerous medals in world competitions. Today the company offers ten brandies and liqueurs that reflect its love for producing high-quality alcoholic beverages. Guided by the idea of "Mens sana, brandy of Istria," they invite you to navigate the world of high quality spirits and liqueurs that they prepare with care and love for you.

DARNA

DARNA TERANINO ISTRIA is a unique and now widely known liqueur made from Teran or the red wine produced exclusively in Istria. In her desire to create a product that conquers at first glance, Darna's technologist, Ms. Katerina Latinović, used the most prestigious raw materials: top-quality Teran, which she enriched with the finest and most selected spices. In this way, the notes of warm spices and berries enhance the rich fruity taste of Teranin, creating a unique product that is sure to please sensitive palates and the strictest critics. In Darna's Teranin lstria you can taste the true local, Istrian tradition, and we would like to mention that it is the first Teranin to reach the shelves of specialty liquor stores across America.

DOBRILOVIĆ

The Dobrilović family vineyards are located on the slopes above Lake Butoniga, in the small village of Ukotići, where the winery and production facility are located. Modernizing and investing in new methods of wine production and care, the assortment has been expanded to six labels. The brandies and liqueurs of the Dobrilović family are produced with much love and unique recipes and are widely known and awarded with several awards. From the production and processing of grapes into high quality wine and unique natural brandies and liqueurs, it is important for them to have the shortest path from the producer to the final consumer, and the proof of this is the quality itself, which keeps satisfied customers coming back again and again.

FRANE DISTILLERY

This is a small family distillery in central Istria. It lovingly creates liqueurs and strong alcoholic beverages with the desire for you to love them too. Enjoy these products responsibly and always in good company!

FAMILY FARM KORACA

This family farm is located in Motovunski Novaki. On the family farm, they systematically develop brandies and liqueurs under the brand name The Spirit of Wine. Their drinks are made in the traditional way, in a copper cauldron. Komovica is the base of all brandies and liqueurs produced. Various aromatic or spicy wild plants, honey, and sugar are later added to the komovica, depending on the type of liquor being made. They offer about 20 different labels: traditional komovica brandy, mineral, bisque, medica, teran and malvasia wine liqueurs, blueberry and elderberry fruit liqueurs, herbal liqueur enriched with 15 herbs and honey... They are the only producers on the Croatian market of whiskey and rum. Each liqueur tells an interesting story and, out of love for tradition and nature, they create quality, indigenous Istrian products.

KRULČIĆ

Near Lindar, the Krulčić family distillery has been in operation since 2006. The slopes around Lindar are suitable for growing grapes. This is the home of teran, malvasia and other noble varieties from which unique brandies and liqueurs of the highest quality are produced. The touch of gray and red earth has endowed this area with a climate in which the warmth of the Mediterranean and the cold northern winds from the Alps touch. All the peculiarities of this terroir are finally reflected in the flavors of this region's gifts of nature, which are transformed into quality spirits and liqueurs at the Krulčić distillery. Terranino is made from Teran wine, macerated with citrus, berries and traditional spices. The addition of Istrian Malvasia komovica completes this traditional liqueur prepared according to Nonna Ana's recipe.

MARTESI

The MARTESI distillery has its origins in tradition, but builds on it as a starting point the innovative, passionate and dedicated improvement of traditional procedures. From the very beginning, with each distillation, maceration, harvesting and cultivation of herbs and grapes, it tries to get closer to the Istrian territory, smells, tastes and customs. In this wake, this distillery creates original brandies and gins related to the place and people where they are created. A slightly different terrain. Teranino is a sweet combination of brandy, red wine - teran, a blend of herbs, lemon, wild orange, morello cherry, strawberry and raspberry. By combining two traditional Istrian products into a liqueur, with a slight addition of spices, a new dimension of traditional teranino was created.

ROSSI

The ROSSI family has been cultivating the tradition of viticulture since 1885. Today, on 18 hectares of carefully tended vineyards situated on hilltops and in the best locations, the Rossi family cultivates one of the best grape varieties in Istria. With expertise honed over generations, the crushed grapes are carefully exposed to all-natural processes that transform them into wines of excellence. Their passion for winemaking and pursuit of perfection has brought them international recognition and made Rossi one of the most respected winemakers in Istria. Discover Rossi's authentic wines and traditional Istrian liqueurs of uncompromising quality, as well as innovative cocktails and other Istrian specialties right at the source.

SEMPERVIVUM

The story of the SEMPERVIVUM distillery begins in the middle of the 19th century on the red Istrian land of the Fabić family, where the production and sale of distillates is still located in the original Istrian tavern that is over 150 years old. Each brandy and liqueur has a part of its personality, tradition and indispensable quality. Teranino barrique is an aromatic liqueur with a characteristic ruby red color prepared on the basis of Istrian teran, komovica brandy and aromatic herbs. Teranino barrique wine liqueur is obtained by combining ripe teran with aged Komovica brandy, also made from teran grapes, and again by long-term aging in wooden barrique barrels enriched with 16 selected types of spices. Terranino barrique has a very aromatic taste and smell and is a premium distillate.

SOSICH WINES

The artisanal winery Sošić, better known as Sosich Wines, is located in Lašići on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula. It is engaged in the production of wine and strong alcoholic beverages. The Sošić family owns 8 hectares of vineyards, mostly in the vicinity of Vižinada, while 1 hectare of vineyards is located in the village of Sošići, not far from Rovinj. They started producing wine as early as 1850, while we have been producing spirits for about thirty years. The Sošić family produces different types of wine and spirits. Sošić family wines and spirits have been awarded for many years. Teranino from Sosich Wines is an indigenous Istrian liqueur of superior quality made from Istrian Teran wine and local komovica. The scent of berries, the irresistible smell of blueberry and the varietal aromas of high quality wine combine in perfect harmony.

DISTILLERY ŠTIFANIĆ

The Štifanić family owns the IMELA trade, which is located in the heart of Istria, in the village of Prašćari, not far from Višnjan. They are among the pioneers in the production and popularization of homegrown Istrian brandies and liqueurs. Their first product was mistletoe brandy-Bisk. Listening to customers' wishes, they continued to create new flavors. Liqueurs and brandies are produced in-house on the basis of lozovac, komovica and teran, adding only high-quality and natural ingredients. The years of experience and the quality of their products are recognized and appreciated both by expert reviewers and customers themselves.

Parking: free of charge

Entrance: charged

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