🌿 What makes olive oil “extra virgin”?

Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality category. It is made only by mechanical extraction — without chemicals — and must meet strict standards for taste and acidity.

⛰️ Why terrain matters

In regions like Axarquía, olive trees grow on steep hills rather than flat plantations.
This makes harvesting more difficult, but it also means the olives are often handled more carefully and grown in smaller quantities.

🫒 Harvesting and processing

Olives should be harvested at the right moment and pressed as soon as possible — ideally within hours.
This helps preserve freshness, aroma, and nutritional value.

❄️ Cold pressing explained

Cold pressing means extracting the oil at low temperatures.
This protects the natural flavors and beneficial compounds found in high-quality olive oil.

🧪 Why freshness matters

Unlike wine, olive oil does not improve with age.
Fresh oil has more flavor, aroma, and health benefits — which is why harvest date is important.

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We focus on these principles when selecting our oils — so you know exactly what you’re getting.