One of the world’s best olive oils, made by a family in Vodnjan — Chiavalon regularly scores 95 to 99 at Flos Olei, which puts it in genuinely elite company. The guided programmes walk you through the groves and the mill, then teach you to taste like a professional: what real extra-virgin actually is, what bitterness and pungency mean, and how to pair oil with food.
The “Taste Istria” programme throws in an Istrian spread and wine for around €30, and it’s the one to book. Come hungry, leave with a bottle — or three.
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