L'ESTORNELL ORGANIC FARMING
Characteristics
Production: 45,000 – 55,000 liters
Olive variety: Arbequina
Harvesting: 100% traditional
Collection method: by hand through combing and vibration
Extraction method: Cold
Appearance: green color, impurity-free
Production: 45,000 – 55,000 liters
Olive variety: Arbequina
Harvesting: 100% traditional
Collection method: by hand through combing and vibration
Extraction method: Cold
Appearance: green color, impurity-free
- Sizes
- 250 ml · 500 ml · 750 ml
Presentations:
- 250 ml glass bottle, case of 12 × 250 ml
- 500 ml glass bottle, case of 6 × 500 ml
- 750 ml glass bottle, case of 6 × 750 ml
This oil is produced from organic “Arbequina” olives grown on our estates, as well as from the production of eleven other growers in our region. Production is therefore limited. All product origins are controlled and certified by the CCPAE – Catalan Council of Organic Agricultural Production – under EEC standards. Each farmer obtains certification three years after starting organic cultivation. This period is considered necessary for the soil to eliminate any residues of sulfates previously used. The climate in our region is ideal for the organic cultivation of Arbequina olive trees. During the winter, temperatures are very low (falling to between –5 and –7 degrees at their lowest) and it is often foggy. These two factors cause a layer of frost to form on the olive trees, which helps eliminate most insects and also keeps the temperature of the olives at a minimum of 0 degrees. Conversely, the summer is very hot and dry, which helps control the number of insects and prevents them from adversely affecting the olives.
ORGANIC FARMING
As can be seen in the photograph, the fields of VEÀ are cultivated using natural farming methods without pesticides or herbicides, helping to preserve the natural condition of the soil. After the harvest, once the fields have been ploughed, the cut weeds and flowers are used as a natural fertiliser. Another important factor is the low temperatures, which help eliminate insects and pests. In addition, every 2 or 3 years, quantities of untreated soil from the surrounding hills are added. This, together with the humus in the soil and the careful treatment of the land, makes exceptional production possible.
ORGANIC FARMING
As can be seen in the photograph, the fields of VEÀ are cultivated using natural farming methods without pesticides or herbicides, helping to preserve the natural condition of the soil. After the harvest, once the fields have been ploughed, the cut weeds and flowers are used as a natural fertiliser. Another important factor is the low temperatures, which help eliminate insects and pests. In addition, every 2 or 3 years, quantities of untreated soil from the surrounding hills are added. This, together with the humus in the soil and the careful treatment of the land, makes exceptional production possible.
