Cheese tasting at Kumparička ★ 4.7
Guided farm tour and tasting of the farm's goat cheeses, fresh to aged, each with a note from the cheesemaker, with a glass of local wine, homemade bread and sides from the garden.
A guide to cheese experiences in Istria.
Cheese Experiences in Istria
Farm tour at Kumparička ★ 4.5
Guided walk with a farmer through the farm, gardens, stables and dairy, meeting the milking herd, ending with a tasting snack in the farm shop. Suitable for all ages.
Pasture walk with the goats at Kumparička ★ 4.4
Walk 200 goats out to graze with an experienced shepherd, hear how rotational grazing shapes the land, the milk and the cheese, then taste cheeses on the farm terrace.
Cooking class at Kumparička ★ 4.2
Hands-on class with the farm kitchen team using garden and farm ingredients, with a garden walk and welcome wine, ending in a shared meal at one table. Recipes to take home. The page says booking is opening soon and dates are not set.
Cheese stalls at Pula market ★ 3.9
Pula's central market at Narodni trg, where Vesna Loborika has a shop and Sirana Zlata a stall selling their cheeses.
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Cheese Experiences in Istria, FAQ
Is Istrian sheep's cheese a protected cheese?
No. It is a traditional cheese made by individual Istrian dairies and has no protected designation.
How long is Istrian sheep's cheese aged?
Vesna Loborika gives 3 months on its product page. The Špin and Sirana Zlata pages do not state an ageing time.
What is Istrian sheep's cheese served with?
Vesna says it goes with pršut and Teran. Sirana Zlata says its cheeses are traditionally eaten with red wine. Špin suggests peperoncino marmalade or honey and a rustic red, naming Vina Laguna Terra Rossa.
What is skuta used for?
Špin says its sheep's and cow's skuta can be used in dishes from starters to main courses and desserts.
Who makes skuta in Istria?
Špin (Agrolaguna), Sirana Zlata in Čepić polje and Sirana Orbanić near Pazin each list it among their dairy products.