Savor November: Croatia’s Month of Chocolate, Truffles and Fine Wine

28 Oct 2025

From truffles to bubbles - celebrate the good life with every bite and sip

November in Croatia is not a month of hibernation — it’s a season of indulgence. As the air turns crisp and the summer crowds fade, the country’s most sensual festivals come alive: celebrations of chocolate and truffles, fine wines and aged brandies, where every aroma and flavor tells a story of craftsmanship and pleasure. From the scent of molten cocoa in Opatija to the earthy perfume of Istrian truffles and the sparkle of effervescent wines in Jastrebarsko, November is made for those who savor life one bite — and one sip — at a time.

Chocolate Festival (Festival čokolade), Opatija

📅 November 7–9, 2025 | Center Gervais
The Adriatic’s sweetest weekend turns Opatija into a playground for chocolate lovers. Artisan chocolatiers, pastry masters, and cocoa artists tempt visitors with edible sculptures, tasting workshops, and the irresistible scent of melting decadence.

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Truffle Days (Dani tartufa), Buzet

📅 November 8–9, 2025 | Buzet & surroundings
In the truffle capital of Istria, everything revolves around the elusive white diamond of the forest. Visitors can join truffle hunts, taste rare finds, and enjoy dishes that capture autumn’s deepest luxury — the unmistakable aroma of Istrian tartuf.

ZGrappa Festival, Zagreb

📅 November 7–8, 2025 | Stil Event
A festival for connoisseurs of the fine and fiery. From aged brandies to herbal liqueurs, ZGrappa brings together distillers, mixologists, and enthusiasts for tastings, workshops, and smooth late-night sipping.

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35th International Winemakers’ Gathering – Sabatina 2025 (Međunarodni susret vinogradara i vinara Sabatina)

📅 November 6–9, 2025 | Bol, Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa, Brač Island
Croatia’s most established winemaking gathering combines expertise, tradition, and coastal charm. Between tastings, masterclasses, and gala dinners, guests toast to decades of craftsmanship beneath the island stars.

Sparkling Wine Fest, Jastrebarsko

📅 November 7–11, 2025 | Princess Centar, Jastrebarsko
Dedicated to bubbles in all their forms, this festival celebrates effervescence and elegance. From refined méthode traditionnelle to playful rosés, it’s a toast to joy, shared laughter, and life’s sparkling moments.

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Alterego – Natural Wine Festival (Festival prirodnih vina), Lovran

📅 November 8, 2025 | Kino Sloboda, Lovran
A boutique celebration of authenticity and terroir. Winemakers pour their unfiltered, untamed creations in an intimate setting where conversation flows as freely as the wine.

Riesling Paradise (Rizling Raj[n]ski), Zagreb

📅 November 22, 2025 | Amadria Park Hotel Capital, Zagreb
A one-day homage to the noble Riesling grape. Elegant, aromatic, and precise — just like the crowd it attracts — the event offers vertical tastings and rare vintages in a refined downtown venue.

VinoCom – International Wine & Culinary Festival (Međunarodni festival vina i kulinarstva), Zagreb

📅 November 27–30, 2025 | Hotel Esplanade & across Zagreb
The grand finale of Croatia’s wine calendar. In the elegant halls of Esplanade, vintners and chefs join forces for tastings, pairings, and conversations that blend heritage, gastronomy, and pure pleasure.

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