52nd Refosco Festival of Slovenian Istria

On May 17th and 18th, Marezige invites you to the 52nd Refosco Festival of Slovenian Istria, where exceptional wines, Istrian cuisine, and rich tradition come together. This is a highly significant celebration for winemakers and wine enthusiasts, highlighting wine culture, quality wines, and the ethnological and cultural heritage of the Istrian countryside.

Experience the taste of true Istria, enjoy top-quality Refosco wines, listen to the stories of local winemakers, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable atmosphere.

Free wine bus from Koper (stop at Zeleni park) to Marezige. The schedule is available here.

PROGRAM

Saturday, May 17^th

12:00 PM – 12:00 AM: Tasting of the highest-rated wines and Istrian cuisine (in Kanava)

3:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Gourmet festival with wine producers (panoramic terrace)

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Dimensions of Refošk – guided tasting with young wine producers (Hall of the Cooperative House)

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: The Šavrini and Šavrinke present themselves (panoramic terrace)

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Crowning of the King of Refošk

9:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Concert by the band Booom!

Sunday, May 18^th

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Tasting of the highest-rated wines and Istrian cuisine (in Kanava)

12:00 AM – 16:00 PM: Vinakoper cycling tour "Through the Land of Refošk"

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Refošk Tastings with Producers on the panoramic terrace

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Scenic Walk with a wine stop

"Path for the Heart (P8)": Vanganel (in front of the restaurant) – Marezige – Vanganel

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Art & Wine

Drawing with Refošk in collaboration with JSKD.

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Refošk Walk&Wine – "a stroll with a glass of wine" (meeting point in front of Kanava)

Guided walk through the wine cellars of Marezige

4:30 PM: Performance by the wind orchestra and majorettes (panoramic terrace)

5:00 PM: Musical performance by Lean Kozlar - Luigi

6:00 PM: Closing ceremony of the Refošk and Slovenian Istria Festival 2025