The journey of each drop of Superior category EVOO It begins at the olive mill, the sacred place where the juice is carefully extracted directly from the olive. Originally, these spaces housed rustic mills consisting of stone mortars designed to process small quantities of fruit by hand. Over the centuries, these rudimentary tools evolved into sophisticated presses equipped with levers and screws, until the first true industrial mills emerged in ancient Greece in the 6th century BC.
One fascinating fact is that the word "almazara" comes directly from Hispano-Arabic. «al-ma'sara»The term literally means "place where something is pressed." Historically, these central milling centers were strategically located in the heart of cities and towns to facilitate transport and immediate distribution of the product.
Today, the sector has reinvented itself, and many of these traditional and modern facilities are opening their doors to the public through the OleoturismoThis exciting cultural and gastronomic experience allows travelers to learn about the meticulous production process in detail, participate in guided tastings, and purchase exclusive limited editions directly from the source. Explore our shop and discover the fruits of this rich historical heritage.
