Oli de Ventalló is more than just an ingredient; it is pure essence, a treasure that embodies the truth of a land and a tradition that endures through time. This extra virgin olive oil, made using traditional methods and olives native to the region, is the fruit of a story that begins among sacks of olives and ancient trees. It is also the product of the nurturing hands that not only cultivate the oil but also preserve a culture and way of life deeply rooted in the land.

The founder of Oli de Ventalló grew up amid the olive groves that stretch towards the horizon, listening to the wind rustling among the branches and inhaling the scent of freshly harvested olives. From an early age, she learned the value of every drop of oil, the patience required for the process, and the dedication passed down through generations. Today this family tradition is proudly upheld, resulting in an oil that remains true to the land that nurtures it, and the techniques perfected by their ancestors with love and care.

The olives used for this oil are native local varieties, deeply rooted in the soil of Ventalló in the Alt Empordà. Harvested at peak perfection, when they are full of flavour and life, they are pressed using traditional methods that preserve their purity and maintain the integrity of the liquid gold. The result is an extra virgin olive oil that delights the palate with an explosion of flavour, carrying the authenticity and richness of the nature that nurtured it.

Oli de Ventalló, therefore, is far more than a product; it is an essential treasure that reflects a way of life rooted in authenticity and proximity. Every drop of oil carries the truth of the land, a truth that lingers on the palate after savouring it with a simple slice of bread. Its deep, intense and slightly bitter flavour transports us to a landscape rolling with ancient olive trees, their twisted trunks shaped by time and their roots deeply embedded in the soil of the Empordà.

Oli de Ventalló olive oil is not just the result of a process; it is the expression of a rich and generous land, a climate of sunny days and cool nights, and of hands that have learnt to respect the rhythms of nature. It is the oil of truth, the truth of a land that knows how to nurture what is its own and give the best of itself. Each time we open a bottle of Oli de Ventalló, the Mediterranean reveals its presence – its light, its calm and its strength – unveiling the essence of life.

Photos: Anna Pla-Narbona