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We are a family farm, where we preserve a rich heritage and tradition which dates back to 1925.

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About us

The Bolčič family farm is located in the ideal and picturesque Istrian village of Koštabona, with a rich tradition of wine and olive production together with fresh homegrown fruit and vegetables. Our main focus is to carry on our heritage with producing high quality Refošk (indigenous Istrian red wine), Malvazija (Istrian Malvasia white wine), Rumeni muškat (Yellow Muscat wine ), Maločrni (a rare native Istrian wine) and a variety of seasonal fruit. However, Istrian garlic is our flagship and represents pride and joy, which is also well – known across Slovenia. Moreover, our regular customers order it even a year in advance. The farm is known for contemporary land cultivation as well as advanced irrigation system in order to modernize and simplify farming. Almonds trees have been a recent addition to the farm, which shows that the farm is dedicated to agricultural development and focuses on offering vast variety of crops.

Stojan, the owner of the farm

The year 2007 was a turning point for the family. The owner’s son gradually overtook the farm with all the needed support that came along with decision making for the future of the farm. He supported his son’s ambition to carry on the family’s tradition began by their grandparents.  His son was more than ready to overtake the farm with the intention to grow farmland business.

Since 1925

History

1925

Beginnings

The earliest attempts of the Bočić farm go back to the year of 1925, when our great grandparents Ana and Nanič were trying to support themselves by cultivating vineyards, olive groves and planting vegetables, similar to other small farmers in the region. Besides, they were also breeding pigs and cattle for their needs. Cattle was also used for performing different labor work.

1925

Difficult times

In the times of Ana and Ninič there were no farmers’ cooperatives, this is why Ana commuted to Trieste (Italy) daily to sell their crops to make the ends meet. With the earnings she bought goods such as chocolate products, rice and coffee beans that were not accessible in Slovenian and Croatian Istria at the time.

1947

The first farm trade

There were great improvements since the opening of the first Koper trade cooperatives in 1947 as the majority of Bočić farm crops was sold in a single place. Therefore, there was no longer the need for the Bočić family members to go to Croatia or Italy on foot.

1947

1955

Extension

The farm was gradually expanding and developing through time. Grandparents Bepić and Malja were investing their time and capital into wine and olive production, expanding the vegetable fields as well. The agricultural machinery contributed to faster and easier working conditions, which led to the fact that cattle were no longer required – only one or two domesticated cows for daily needs of milk and meat.

1955

1991

Decline

Since the year 1991 Adrijano and Jasna prioritized wine and olive production and let cattle breeding aside as home slaughtering became prohibited. Due to the threat of cheap vegetable import, Adrijano limited vegetable production to domestic use only.

1991

2007

Take over

The year 2007 was the most significant year as my father supported me in pursuing my dreams to carry on the family legacy. Thanks to my father’s encouragement and experiences I felt confident to plant more olive trees. Istrska belica  (Istrian belica), represent the majority of my olive trees, however there are other 80 olive trees of different varieties.

2007

2009

Rejuvenation

I decided to develop winegrowing as early as 2009 when we planted Refošk vines. In 2011 we made even bigger investment as we rejuvenated Malvazija vineyards and added Rumeni Muškat. We also planted an indigenous Istrian vine and Maločrn (called ‘’plavin’’). In 2013 I decided to restart fruit and vegetable production, which had been first introduced by my great grandparents. As a result, we planted 2 hectares of different types of fruit and vegetables. We grow seasonal fruits and vegetables: melons, eggplants, tomatoes, red pepper, as well as Hokkaido, butternut, muscat and of course well-known ‘’Halloween’’ pumpkins. In autumn and winter time we mainly grow savoy cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower, but our summer specialty crop is Istrian garlic, which is our regular customers’ favourite.

2009

2019

Development

In 2019 my wife Majda and I decided to enrich our family farmland by adding almond trees. Today we have around 300 almonds trees. In the following years we expect to enlarge olive garden, vineyards and almond trees. We strive to modernize and simplify farm work, that is why we make investments into modern ways of soil treatment, irrigation system and different planting techniques.

2019
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