The planning of the initial grove layout, tree variety selection, ground preparation, irrigation, planting and tree care based on the information and experience of Baerami Olives, Olives Australia Nursery and local agriculture consultants.

To reflect the varietal diversity of Mediterranean olive trees,
Spanish (Manzanillo) and Italian (Frantoio & Correggiola)varieties were selected for oil production. In addition, each 20 trees of Kalamata, Barouni, Verdale and Volos were selected for table olive production.

A total of 4000 trees were planted between November 1996
and March 1997. 800 Manzanillo were replaced in 2001 due to insufficient oil yield with Leccino, another famous Tuscan variety. DNA testing proved that 160 of our Correggiola are actually the 'Colonial' French variety Bouquettier, enhancing the diversity of the grove.

The grove's high altitude location with its cool climate and short growing season is very similar to the world famous groves in the Tuscan hills of Italy. With our total focus and commitment on quality instead of quantity, we intend to match or even surpass the best Mediterranean Extra Virgin olive oils.

Tender loving care for trees, soil and a happy team will help us on our way. Hand-harvesting, development of ingenious fruit catching systems and strict process control guarantee that all fruit come straight from the tree to the press without touching the ground.

State of the Art cold decanter press oil extraction within hours after harvest secures the best oil quality with very low amounts of Free Fatty Acids (FFA) and very high amounts of Polyphenols and Tocopherols, the important ingredients
of a healthy 'Mediterranean Diet'. Monitored oil storage at 17ºC maintains highest oil quality until delivery.


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