53. FESTIVAL OF REFOSCO AND SLOVENIAN ISTRIA

Wine lovers, take note! From 15 to 17 May, the 53. Festival of Refosco and Slovenian Istria returns to Marezige.

For 53 years, this event has celebrated the king of Istrian red grape varieties – Refosco. This year again, it promises a vibrant programme featuring a rich food and wine offering, immersive wine experiences, live music, and other accompanying events.

The highlight of the festival will once more be the crowning of the King of Refosco, taking place on Sunday, 17 May. More details about the programme will follow.

Festival of Refosco and Slovenian Istria is a unique opportunity to discover the rich winegrowing tradition, contemporary winemaking creativity, and flavours of Slovenian Istria in one place.
Join us in Marezige – the heart of the land of Refosco!

WHAT AWAITS YOU:

• Refosco and award-winning wine tastings
• Meetings with winemakers and stories from the vineyards
• Local cuisine with an authentic Istrian character
• Unique experiences among the vineyards (wine painting, blind tastings, gong sound bath, and more)
• Breathtaking views
• FREE wine bus transport from Koper (stop at Green Park) to Marezige – the timetable is available HERE.

PROGRAMME

Day 1 – Friday, 15 May 2026

15:00–24:00
Wine and food offer in the Wine Cellar

15:30–16:15
KS Marezige Awards Ceremony with cultural programme

17:00–19:00
“Refokus” Conference

20:00–24:00
Enjoy wine, local delicacies and music in the Wine Cellar

Day 2 – Saturday, 16 May 2026

11:00–24:00
Wine and food offer in the Wine Cellar

19:00–21:00
Acoustic concert a Kanava: Stevo Vujić

Day 3 – Sunday, 17 May 2026

10:00–20:00
Wine and food offer in the Wine Cellar

10:00–11:00
Sound Bath with Gong in the Century-Old Vineyard

11:00–15:00
Refosco Hike from Marezige to Lopar

13:00–18:00
Flavours of Refosco at the Viewpoint Terrace

12:00–16:00
Vinakoper Cycling Trip “Through the Land of Refosco”

15:00–16:30
“Refosco Walk & Wine – A Stroll with a Glass of Wine”
Hike with Refosco tasting

16:30–19:00
Brass Band Revue

Throughout the event, wine tastings and presentations of this year’s award-winning wines will be available in Kanava.

❗Registration via the APPLICATION FORM is required for all workshops and activities.

Separate registration forms are available for the Vinorel workshop and the cycling tour “Through the Land of Refošk”: APPLICATION FORM