Ancient Soil, Aegean Winds & Mount Ida
Our certified organic olive trees grow on the rolling coastal hills of Çanakkale Province in northwestern Türkiye—the legendary landscape of ancient Troas. Our groves sit on well-draining hillside soils shaped by two climatic influences:
- Mount Ida Downdrafts (Kaz Dağı): Cool air flows down the mountain slopes at night, tempering summer heat across the groves.
- Aegean Poyraz Winds: Dry northerly breezes move through the canopy. As a certified organic estate, we care for the trees within organic rules rather than relying on synthetic pesticides.
From Tree to Cold Press in Under 2 Hours
"Press once. Keep it cool. Let gravity do the rest."
Enzymatic degradation begins the moment an olive leaves the branch. We harvest early, while the fruit is still green, for the intense, peppery character we are looking for. Hand-gathered in small breathable crates, our olives arrive at our estate mill in less than 120 minutes.
Olive paste temperature is strictly maintained below 22°C (71.6°F) to protect volatile aromas and preserve biophenols.
100% Natural Gravity Settling Under Nitrogen
Instead of subjecting freshly pressed oil to aggressive industrial micro-filtration that strips away biophenols and velvety mouthfeel, Juicy Olive rests for 3 to 4 weeks in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (~16°C) protected under an inert nitrogen blanket. Microscopic fruit sediment settles naturally by gravity, allowing us to rack crystal-clear, nutritionally intact extra virgin olive oil.
The Art of Uncompromising Cold Pressing
Choose Your Harvest Intensity
We harvest by physiological purpose rather than mass tonnage. We prefer to change the taste profile, not the quality category.
Fruity & Full-Bodied
840 mg/kg Polyphenols · ≤0.20% FFA
Bold, herbaceous, structured, and strongly peppery. Strong peppery finish with artichoke and tomato leaf notes. Best suited to finishing, drizzling, and intense EVOO enthusiasts.
Mild & Flavorous
620 mg/kg Polyphenols · ≤0.30% FFA
Fresh, herbaceous, balanced, and rounded with a clean finish. High-polyphenol character with a harmonious peppery finish. Perfect for garden salads, fresh seafood, and dipping.
Relish & Smooth
440 mg/kg Polyphenols · ≤0.50% FFA
Silky, delicate, and rounded with gentle fruitiness. Designed for roasting, baking, marinades, delicate sauces, and palates where a softer extra virgin profile is preferred.
