Oio de Buščina: olive oils from the Zubin family farm near Umag

In Buščina near Umag, the Zubin family farm produces organic extra virgin olive oils under the Oio de Buščina name. Buža, Bjelica and Črnica are bottled as single-varietal oils, while Selection blends nine cultivars. Visits to the tasting room must be arranged in advance.

Buža, Bjelica, Črnica and Selection

Enio Zubin has run the farm since 2000. Its current range consists of three single-varietal oils and Selection, a blend of Leccino, Pendolino, Frantoio, Istarska bjelica, Coratina, Picholine, Črnica, Buža and Itrana.

Tasting Buža, Bjelica and Črnica side by side is the clearest way to see what each cultivar contributes, from aroma and bitterness to pepperiness and finish. Selection then shows how the profile changes when several cultivars are brought together in one oil. Products can also be ordered from the online shop.

Organic production and the Istra PDO

Production is certified organic. The organic certificate concerns the way the olives and oil are produced, while the Istra PDO defines their origin and the rules the oil must meet. Both are subject to controls.

Visit the tasting room in Buščina by prior arrangement

The tasting room at Buščina 18B seats up to 12 and has free parking. Every visit must be arranged in advance. As no regular opening hours are published, send an enquiry before travelling and wait for the producer to confirm the appointment.

Flos Olei: 98 points in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions

The Zubin family farm received 98 out of 100 points in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions of the Flos Olei guide.

Distance from Bale: 46 minutes driving (60.1 km)

Olive oil score in the Flos Olei guide: 2020 97, 2024 98, 2025 98, 2026 98

Address: Buščina 18B, 52470 Umag, Istria, Croatia

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