Fall in Love With Istrian Olive Oil

Istrian truffles are one of the most valued in the world, Istrian wines are one of the most known, and Istrian olive oil is the best in the world. Without doubt.

The olive tree is the oldest known tree planted on the planet Earth, 6000 years ago, just like the Istrian olive groves are the oldest living sources of this liquid gold. Olive oil is a symbol of the Mediterranean, the olive branch is a symbol of peace and Istria is a symbol of this elixir of beauty and health, an indispensable part of Istrian cuisine.

From time immemorial, a drop or two of olive oil has been woven into every story told. There isn’t anything our ancestors didn’t use olive oil for. Rulers used to bathe in baths with olive oil. Any kind of ache since the beginning of time was prevented and healed with olive oil. Bones, joints, skin, liver, heart, blood vessels, just to name a few… Your entire body will thank you when you make olive oil part of your regular diet. Although not all fats are good for us, those present in olive oil are more than welcome since they’re the type of fats crucial for our health.

Just like with the wine roads, Istria will win you over with olive oil roads as well. They lead to multiple family-owned oil mills, which have been producing top-of-the-line extra virgin olive oil for years. There you will taste olive oil varieties like the Istrian Bjelica, Rošinjola, and Frantoio in all the shapes and states of matter, which blend perfectly with every meal and wine. Above all, olive oil is the main reason why your host is the unforgettable example of hospitality, welcome, and experience that is simply said - a balm for your body and soul.