This weekend, March 8-10, the historic Istrian settlement of Bale near Rovinj is hosting a three-day celebration of the local liqueur, Teranino.
A mixture of dark, ruby-red Teran wine, Istrian brandy and secret spices, Teranino is sweet, aromatic and deceptively moreish. It can be sipped on its own, used as the essential ingredient in a cocktail or slipped into confectionery when making a cake.
At its heart is the teran grape, grown for centuries in this western part of Istria, high in alcohol content and responsible for many award-winning wines of the same name.
The Teranino Festival starts at 3pm on Friday, March 8, and will also feature other traditional regional products such as medica, a honey brandy, and biska, a local brandy based on mistletoe.
Where: Sportska dvorana, ulica Domenico Cerecca 3A, 52211 Bale.
When: Friday, Mar 8, 3pm-9pm; Sat Mar 9, noon-9pm; Sun Mar 10, noon-7pm.