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 Picholine is a dark colored oil aged into extraordinary quality, pronounced piquancy and fragrance of green olive fruit. Best paired with robust flavors like grilled meat and very spicy dishes. An excellent companion to bitter vegetables, aged cheeses and dark chocolate desserts. The French olive variety Picholine is increasingly popular with olive growers and lovers of top quality olive oils due to its distinctive pleasant nutty aroma.
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.