| Property and the Olive Groves
Located in the valley of the Guadalquivir in the province of Jaén, the world’s leading region in the production of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, in the heart of Andalusia. Our trees grow in peace and silence as they are watered by the Guadiana Menor River, which passes by the boundary of the property along 8 kilometres.
The invigorating water distributed to all the trees by means of the fertirrigating droppers system allows us to sweeten and BALANCE our crops, so that can guarantee the consistency of our productions by fighting against the beceria, as well as offering stable aromas and flavours harvest after harvest.
Right in the middle of an incredible natural environment, the national parks of Cazorla and Mágina, it is our vocation to work in our land in a respectful and natural way, which is why we are certified in “Integrated Production” (very close to the ecological type). This certification is confirmed on a monthly basis by official inspectors. All the agricultural works of our olive groves are planned in detail so as to obtain healthy, robust trees that offer their best fruits. Encouraged by the spirit of working our earth in a way that is harmonic and respectful towards the environment, we have obtained the “Integrated Production” certificate (very close to the ecological one), which is revalidated month after month by means of severe inspections carried out by independent official auditors.
The Harvest
“The moment of the year in which our efforts and knowledge become a reality.” Beginning very early in November and finishing in February, the harvest protocol is planned in advance, so as to create excellent oils, with varied tastes and aromas.
Only with a constant, exhaustive follow-up is it possible to determine the optimal degree of maturation and development of the fruit, which ensures that we have fulfilled our demanding quality parameters. Collected by hand, the olives are carefully managed and transported to the mill in less than 3 hours to be then immediately milled, thus guaranteeing the freshness, health and low acidity of our oils.
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