For Gourmets

Vrbnička žlahtina

The pleasant light wine of Vrbnička žlahtina is produced and only grown locally in the vineyards of the Vrbnik village on Krk island.

This pale yellow wine is particularly recognizable for its specific young bouquet and pleasant characteristic taste. The freshness which can only be achieved in a colder climate, is characteristic of the northern part of the Adriatic.

The name žlahtina comes from the general Slavic adjective žlahten meaning noble, which is an accurate description of this pleasant lively wine – a great companion of delicious dinner...

Unique sparkling wine from the sea - Valomet

In 2006 a unique experiment was carried out by putting wine bottles into steel-barred chests in the sea, at a depth of 30 metres with the ideal temperature for champagne fermentation.
The results were unexpected; the sea wine was even much better than the one created in the cellar.

Valomet is made exclusively from Vrbnik's žlahtina. Normally, champagnes are made from at least three different grape varieties of which usually one is red, to which a liqueur is added, liqueur that is usually the closely guarded secret of every single producer. Since Žlahtina is naturally
sweet enough, no liqueur is added so the champagne is completely dry and has no sugar.

Valomet sparkling wine has also been awarded with many certificates and awards both for its quality and it´s unique design with the bottles decorated with original corals and shells.

More information: http://www.krk.hr/en/gastronomy/champagne_from_the_sea_valomet

Figs & Olives days           

Delicious figs and olives have been grown on Krk Island for centuries.
Nowadays you can not only taste them, but you can join the celebrations
connected to these delightful products of nature.

Figs days
Visit "Za kraj augušta smokvu va usta" " (A fig in the mouth for the end of August)
- the gastronomical festival that is traditionally organized at the end of August or at the beginning
of September. You can taste not only fresh and dried figs but also fig sweets and special fig coffee bars.

Olive days
Olive festivals are held in Punat at the end of October and at the beginning of November.
During these days the olives are harvested and you can also visit the oil mill to see how the oil is
produced or taste the culinary specialties prepared with the high quality extra virgin olive oil from Punat.

More information: http://www.krk.hr/en/events