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Why L'Oro Verde di Puglia extra virgin olive oil? Read about us

About us read how a passion for pure flavours led to L'Oro Verde di Puglia. Our olive oil is Extra Virgin and made from only one olive variety: the Coratina. This monocultivar oil is known for its powerful and distinct flavour. Think an intense fruity profile with a characteristic peppery aftertaste. Perfect for those who love a robust and honest olive oil. Besides, our oil comes directly from Puglia, the sun-drenched region in southern Italy where tradition and quality come together.

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Coratina olives are naturally high in antioxidants. Think vitamin E, squalene, lutein and unique phenols. As a result, our olive oil offers not only flavour but also health benefits. These substances work to protect the body, lower cholesterol and can even be anti-carcinogenic.

Extra-virgin olive oil also has a high smoke point. This preserves its quality even at high temperatures. Whether you use the oil raw or for frying, the flavour and nutritional value remain intact. That is why we opt for packaging in dark glass or a can. This keeps our oil optimally protected from light and preserves its rich character.

A light bottle?

A dark bottle is usually used for extra virgin olive oil. This is because light accelerates oxidation, which affects flavour and quality. With our flavoured olive oils, such as those with garlic, red pepper or basil, the flavour of the oil is partly masked by the aromas. As a result, oxidation plays a lesser role in the perception of flavour.

Oxidation also reduces the content of antioxidants. Yet our Monocultivar Coratina olive oil is exceptionally rich in these substances. Compared to many other extra virgin olive oils, our oil contains significantly more antioxidants as well as polyphenols.

This is why we can deliberately choose a transparent bottle. Where other oils lose quality through exposure to light, our oil retains its flavour and strength. According to the Nutrition Centre antioxidants also contribute to good health.

About us, Puglia | Italy

Located in the southeast of Italy, Puglia is known for its sun-drenched coast, historic cities and impressive olive groves. The landscape is filled with endless rows of olive trees, which together account for millions of litres of olive oil a year. This makes Puglia not only Italy's largest olive oil producer, but also an important name in the global market.

But Puglia offers more than just olives. The region entices with white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and atmospheric Baroque towns such as Lecce and Ostuni. And then there is Alberobello, famous for its trulli - distinctive white houses with conical roofs found nowhere else in the world.

The green gold

Puglia has been known for centuries for its olives of exceptional quality. Thanks to the mild climate and fertile soil, olive trees thrive here. The result? Olives that are not only nutritious, but also full of flavour.

Local farmers cherish their traditions and often work sustainably, respecting nature and the product. This is how they guarantee consistent top quality, generation after generation. Whether you serve the olives as an aperitif, incorporate them into a salad or use them as seasoning in hot dishes - the pure flavour of Puglia is always recognisable.