LONG STORY SHORT
We are two siblings, brother and sister. We have been around olive trees since we were kids, helping our dad picking olives during every harvest. The year 2012, when we were 21 and 25, marked the beginning of a great challenge. After our dad suddenly passed away, we were faced with a choice. Although we had already chosen different paths that were taking us away from the family business, we both decided to come back and take over the firm together.
Some years went by and we finally started to receive international awards, not only for the quality of our oil, but also for the design of the labels.
We are small producers, therefore our choice is quality over quantity. Limited production allows us to take good care of every single olive tree. We personally work in every production phase, from cultivation, harvest and bottling, all the way to label design.
Our olive groves are located in the coastal city of Trieste, in north - eastern Italy, where the Mediterranean encounters Central Europe. This is among the most northern areas where the olive tree has a historical tradition, withstanding cold winters and strong winds.
AWARDS
New York International Olive Oil Competition
World’s Best Olive Oils for 2019 - GOLD AWARD
Selezione Leone - 2019
World’s best extra virgin olive oils selection
Leone d’Oro - 2019
Best packaging - Italy
OUR OLIVE OILS
VIS
Vis is Latin for strength. This olive oil, made of our most striking variety, the Bianchera, or Belica in the Slovene language, has an intense taste and a slightly pungent touch, perfect for enhancing stronger tastes. This autochthonous cultivar, appreciated since Ancient Roman times, owes its taste to our unique climate and soil.
For the label, we chose a wasp to portray the oil’s strong character.
LIBRA
Libra is Latin for equilibrium. This olive oil is a perfect marriage between Bianchera’s strong character and Leccino’s gentle personality.
For the label, we chose a dragonfly, the symbol of balance.
LEVITAS
Levitas is Latin for lightness. This is our most gentle olive oil. Perfect for enhancing delicate dishes.
For the label, we chose a delicate butterfly.
WHY THE INSECTS THOUGH?
We design our own labels and our source of inspiration was the Val Rosandra - Dolina Glinščice nature reserve, close to our premises. This area has one of Europe’s highest biodiversity levels. We wanted to celebrate this diversity through the choice of insects, which also perfectly describe the character of each olive oil.
VIS
Vis is Latin for strength.
For the label, we chose a wasp to portray the oil’s strong character.
LIBRA
Libra is Latin for equilibrium.
For the label, we chose a dragonfly, the symbol of balance.
LEVITAS
Levitas is Latin for lightness. This is our most delicate olive oil.
The butterfly portrays its gentle character.
OLIVE OIL WEDDING FAVORS
Getting married and looking for a special gift for your guests? We got you covered. We handcraft custom olive oil wedding favors for your guests, friends and family. Choose your favorite style, add your names and date, we’ll do the rest!
FLORAL
… if you are looking for something soft and dreamy.
MINIMAL
… if you like clean and simple lines.
GEOMETRICAL
… if you like to play with shapes, and a precious feel.
Contact us
Bagnoli della Rosandra - Boljunec 357
34018 Trieste
Italy
info@otaoliveoil.com
+39 339 3727162