Olives, wine and fish in Izola

Which wine will be this year’s Mayor’s wine?

The olive harvest is still several months away, however olive growers are expected to feel the consequences of last year's bad weather conditions. Foto: MMC RTV SLO

Local producers of olive oil and domestic wine, as well as those offering other culinary specialties of the Slovenian Istria region, especially sea food, are coming together in Izola.

Those visiting the old town center in Izola today and tomorrow will be greeted by 18 winemakers, 11 olive growers and 14 other stands, which will be occupied by cultural and tourist associations, caterers of food and souvenir makers. All that as part of the 13th Izola Festival of Olives, Wine and Fish.

The organizers from the Izola Centre for Culture, Sports and Events, will provide for diverse musical accompanying events. This year’s Mayor's wine will be officially pronounced at the Manzioli square. Nine Izola winemakers entered the competition with 18 samples of white and red wines. Last year's Mayor's wine was the 2013 Malvasia from the Robi & Dorjano Korenika wine cellar.

Less produce this year
The olive harvest is still several months away, however olive growers are expected to feel the consequences of last year's bad weather conditions. The head of the Olive oil testing centre, Viljanka Vesel, says the lower parts of Slovenia’s Istria may have less produce than usual, due to the expected appearance of the olive fruit fly.

P. S.; translated by K. J.