Slovenian Istria is one of the northernmost regions where grows the olive tree. The tradition of olive cultivation dates back to the distant past. Over the past three decades, however, the industry is experiencing a major expansion. The natural conditions, knowledge and commitment of the producers of extra virgin olive oil in Slovenia are giving exceptional results at the international level. The brand extra virgin olive oil in Slovenia with the designation of origin guarantees the consumer that the oil contains Istrian olive oil of the species and has been produced and bottled in the territory of Slovenian Istria. The oil must contain a minimum of 30% of the oil of the Istrian Belica for its high content of natural antioxidants gives the oil long freshness and quality.
Strong is the bond between the people of Slovenia and the olive tree, but even more so among the inhabitants of Istria and the immense olive groves that surround the city of Koper, from the most known as the white city, but also called, not surprisingly, the queen of olive trees. The municipality of Koper in fact, was among the first to prohibit the harvesting and trade outside its own territory of the monumental olive trees, complete their census and be among the cities that are part of the park of monumental olive trees.
From a plant could not be born so valuable a product as valuable, extra virgin olive oil in Slovenia (the gold of Slovenia), the result of the generous climate, the great work and dedication done with love and respect by those who, like we cultivate and take care of these authentic natural monuments for generations. Certainly, however, that this is not enough to have an extra virgin olive oil of superior category and above all genuine, why farms have wanted an oil mill company, to ensure the customer not only a product derived exclusively from olives of their olive groves in the territory of Istria , but also to ensure the correct pressing of olives without any alteration of the final product. Thanks to their climate, location and soil type, these places are ideal for the breeding and production of an excellent extra virgin olive oil. The result shows that in the edition of 2012 of the most prestigious global leadership on extra virgin olive oil, Istria is excellent with over 40 global brands.
Since ancient times, the olive branch is a symbol of peace, while the olive oil for its extraordinary effects on human health (first of all for the amount of unsaturated fatty acids), is often called “liquid gold” and it is an indispensable ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine. The advantage of the production of extra virgin olive oil in Slovenia is raising her hand, because the plantations are relatively small. This allows you to devote full attention to the preservation of its fruit before processing that takes place within 24 hours of collection.
The transport and storage of the olives are made with all the precautions to avoid overheating and to ensure the ventilation of the fruit until the moment of their milling which is initiated within 7 hours of collection and never more than 24 hours. The oil is cold extracted to fully enhance the flavor of the olives. The product is decanted naturally for about 30 days in stainless steel tanks after which we proceed to packaging. The color of extra virgin in Slovenia is green with yellow highlights, its aroma is characterized by the smell of freshly cut grass and the cool of the fields.