Among all top-quality Istrian extra virgin oils, only Ol Istria may brag a half-century old reputation. On a total of 220 hectares of olive groves olives are picked from the olive trees some of which are 40 years old. Plantations stretch down to the coast, situated right by the sea and nourished by the Istrian sun. The olive groves absorb all the goodness of the soil and northern Adriatic climate. Olive varieties used in making Ol Istria extra virgin olive oil are Leccino, Istrian Bjelica, Ascolana, Pendolino, and Picholine.
Ol Istria ascolana is a superbly harmonious oil distinguished by its intense fruity scent of ripe tomato and ripe apple, balanced piquancy and bitterness. Such a harmonious oil, recognizable for its intense fruity scent of ripe tomato and ripe apple, pairs excellently with soups, fish, red meat and vegetable pasta dishes and with desserts. Dry curd cottage cheese or cottage cheese in the emulsion of honey and this oil or chocolate mousse with Ascolana topping are delicious desserts definitely worth trying.
Among all top-quality Istrian extra virgin oils, only Ol Istria may brag a half-century old reputation. On a total of 220 hectares of olive groves olives are picked from the olive trees some of which are 40 years old. Plantations stretch down to the coast, situated right by the sea and nourished by the Istrian sun. The olive groves absorb all the goodness of the soil and northern Adriatic climate. Olive varieties used in making Ol Istria extra virgin olive oil are Leccino, Istrian Bjelica, Ascolana, Pendolino, and Picholine.