Quick – name the first gourmet items that come to mind when Istria is mentioned! What did you come up with? Wine? Olive oil? Truffles?
Another point of contention between Slovenia and Croatia.
"Wine being sent into space will be a coupage of Teran from over fifty winemakers. Crazy idea, but we’re crazy too.”
European Parliament President Tajani commented on open issues between the two countries.
Slovenia can still theoretically halt the act with a qualified majority or majority of votes in the European Parliament – which is unlikely
The European Commission (EC) has confirmed the completion of an act which will allow Croatian winemakers in Istria to sell wine under the name Terrano, provoking dissatisfaction in Slovenia which has protected the name with a mark of geographic origin
The European Parliament member asked EU Agriculture Commissioner to, before a final decision is made, form a team of international experts which will provide the EC with a solution to the problem acceptable to all sides
An astounding success that breaks the rules for great wines, made by an innovative winemaker proud of his origins