The olive tree is a millennia tree which has been cultivated in the Mediterranean lands for more than 5000 years.
Its presence in ancient manuscripts credit its significance in the way of life of Mediterranean civilizations for ages.
Not very cold winters, warm springs and summers, rainy autumns and plenty of light are the climatological perfect conditions required by the olive trees being the Mediterranean area, its natural habitat. The olive oils obtained from the Mediterranean valleys, in contrast with the oils from other areas, is smooth, sweet, not at all bitter and almond flavoured in general, but at Turís, in Valencia, the olive oil has a fruity flavoured, different from others making it special.
The colour, flavor and the aroma reveal its Mediterranean character giving to the olive oil its own personality and preserving all the qualities of its juice.
To learn more:
The Spanish Mills for olive oil production: La Almazara.
Olive Varieties at Mediterranean valleys of the area of Valencia.
The Olive growing care. Harvesting and transportation.
The Extra Virgin Olive Oil Process Elaboration at Almazara Molino del Motrotón:
- Delivery, cleaning, washing and weighing.
- Preparation of the paste
- Separation and filtration
- Packing. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brands:
- Valle de la Hoya.
- Marquesat del Magre.
- Molino del Rio.