Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

The tradition of olive oil production in Istria dates back to the legend of the Argonauts in this area and the first Greek (Colchians) colonies to settle here in 3rd century B.C. Several centuries later, the Romans realized the value of olive oil, and made it a highly sought after commodity. For many generations our family has tended to olive groves surrounded by ancient ruins on this peninsula.

We produce a certified organic, native Istrian Buža (Busa) extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) exclusively from our own estate-grown olives. It is harvested by hand while the olives are still mostly green. Although this yields less oil than harvesting fully ripe olives, the quality of the oil is much higher. This labor-intensive process is the only way to ensure that each olive is in perfect condition before being rushed to the mill for same-day processing.
 
Of the 700 olive varietals, Buža is one unique to Istria, and a particularly rare and fragile cultivar noted for its green-gold color, and bright, grassy, fruity aroma that finishes with a peppery aftertaste. It is rich in antioxidants called polyphenols, and we are proud to offer this healthy and precious oil for sale at Škabe Farmhouse.
 
Our family is blessed to live in this paradise on the Northern Adriatic coast;
and we hope to share these and more wonders of Istria with you!