ABOUT US
The story of our family farm begins in the early 2000s, when we, as a young couple, decided to pursue our dream, to have our own farm, where we will raise our children, inspired by the stories of our grandparents about a healthy and always interesting life in harmony with nature.
As we both grew up in families that have always been engaged in agriculture, working the land hasn’t been difficult or strange for us.
Vineyards and olive trees have been our greatest passion. We originally started by expanding the vineyard on our then largest plots, while we planted olives on less accessible terrain.
The years pass, we get married, we welcome our two sons, Toni and Rudi, we expand the property, the first awards for the quality of our olive oils start coming in.
Enthusiastic and excited by the growing demand for our oils, we dedicate ourselves to the production of extra virgin olive oils of the highest quality with an emphasis on autochthonous varieties.
Vineyards have remained a part of our lives to this day, our everyday life would be unimaginable without vines, our Istrian Malvasia, but olive groves and extra virgin olive oil become the centre of our world.
A symbol of peace and well-being since time immemorial, for us olive trees symbolize strength and perseverance.
For centuries, whipped by the cold winds of the north and the violent winds of the south, by summer storms and winter frost, it has provided us with its fruit despite all the hot summers and icy winters.
Olive oil, usually the only condiment in simple and modest peasant dishes, can enrich any food, has turned us into humble, but proud, ambassadors of the true ancient Istria, which can delight anyone at the table.
Oil, our goal! Throughout the year, we eagerly anticipate the first days of October, when the first drops of new oil will finally flow.
Olives are harvested and processed on the same day within a few hours of being picked in the nearby mill equipped with the latest technology. Cold pressing, followed by oil extraction using top-notch decanters, allows our oils to retain all their natural properties such as polyphenols,
B-carotene, and varietal aromas that make them recognizable and enjoyable to consume.
To preserve all their positive attributes for as long as possible, the oils are filtered. From controlled temperatures in the cellar to stainless steel tanks for oil transport and storage, to dark glass packaging, everything is geared towards maintaining the quality of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils.