Local Wineries 

Benvenuti, Rožanić, Tomaz, Fakin, and smaller producers like Štefanić.
Must-try wines:

• Malvazija: signature white dry wine of Istria.

• Teran: robust red wine reflecting the character of the region.
  

Olive Oil Producers

• Ipša family estate, just across from Meloni. Ipša olive oil has been awarded as Best Olive Oil in the World several years (Flos Olei ranking).
  

Truffles

Black truffles: found year-round.

White truffles: found from September to December.

Available from local truffle hunters such as: Žigante, Karlić, and others.

In autumn (every weekend):

Truffle fair in Livade, near Motovun:

• Enjoy truffle-based dishes.

• Buy both black and white truffles.

• Join guided truffle hunts with dogs.
  

Where to Eat

Near Meloni (10–15 min drive):

Traditional taverns (konobe):

• Konoba Dorjana (Livade)

• Konoba Dolina (a bit further)
  ⭐ Try the truffle pasta!

  Restaurants:

• Žigante

• Rožanić

• Mondo (in upper Motovun)
  

  Pizza:

  Pizzeria Alto (Karojba) - try their pizza with pine nuts – Pin is a local symbol.
  

  Agrotourism:

  Štefanić estate (3 km east of Meloni) - Great food, wine, and homemade rakija (brandy). Surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and olive trees.
  

  Further nearby:

  Konoba Vela Vrata (Beram, toward Pazin)
  

If you're visiting the coast (20 km away):

• Umag: Konoba Nono
  

• Novigrad: Restaurant Čok
  

• Poreč: Restaurants Hrast and Sveti Nikola + Don't miss the Cheese Bar Barolin for top-notch cheese and Istrian prosciutto.
  

• Rovinj: Restaurant Puntulina
  

• Vrsar: Restaurant Trošt
  

• Valbandon (near Pula): Restaurant Alla Becaccia 
  

Markets & Groceries

• Just 2 km from Meloni:

• Three small local shops with everything you need at fair prices.

• Best stocked shop is at the foot of Motovun.

• Two others are in Karojba (visible to the south from the house).
  

• For bigger stores (30-minute drive):

• Visit Poreč, Novigrad, or Pazin.

• Supermarkets available:

• Local: Konzum, Plodine

• International: Lidl, Kaufland, Spar, etc.