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© Visit Brtonigla
BRTONIGLA
© Neven Jurjak / Visit Brtonigla
Text: Željka Kunštek
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Sustainable tourism
Superb. Local. L'ortolano. While in Brtonigla, look for the L'ortolano brand, which guarantees first-class experiences.
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© Igor Zirojević / Visit Brtonigla
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n the slopes of the winegrowing hills in northwestern Istria and in the unique place where four types of soil - white, grey, black, and red - meet, there is a fairytale vista Brtonigla. The picturesque town, loved by gourmets and hedonists, has been on the international gourmet and enological scene for years. In Brtonigla, tradition, culture, gastronomy, and hospitality are strongly intertwined and deeply rooted, and the fertile land there has given generations of its hardworking citizens an abundance of heavenly fruits, which they have later transformed into extra virgin olive oil, superb wines, and enticing delicacies. Delicious fruit, tasty vegetables, fantastic cheeses... there are many things to delight your taste buds in Brtonigla. The town is also home to the most-awarded small hotel in Croatia, the leading organic winery in Istria, and restaurants recommended by prestigious international gastronomy guides - Michelin and Gault&Millau.
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To create an even stronger bond between local farmers, hospitality workers, and tourists, the locals started a sustainable development project "L'ortolano", with the slogan "From our hands, from our land". The goal is to promote greater local production and consumption, while offering guests the unique experience of enjoying superb, authentic products. So, the next time you visit Brtonigla, look for restaurants, taverns, family farms, products, promotional materials, souvenirs, etc. that bear the "L'ortolano" brand, a guarantee of quality and product freshness. If you see the sign "0 kilometers" on a product, it's another reminder from the hosts that the product you are holding in your hand is local, or authentic. Once you are delighted by the flavors and authentic Istrian lifestyle, head out to explore the enchanting nature and area surrounding Brtonigla, and visit one of the many events held there.
© Boris Baran / Visit Brtonigla
The project name, "L'ortolano", is reminiscent of the 13th century name of the town of Brtonigla (Ortoneglo).