Discover the Carolea cultivar, the variety of olive used by Frantoio Raso to produce its extra virgin olive oil.
How Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Made
When we talk about Frantoio Raso’s extra virgin olive oil, we’re talking above all about one cultivar: Carolea. It’s the only variety we use for all our oils. This isn’t a random choice—it’s the result of a family tradition that, since 1969 in Lamezia Terme, in the heart of Calabria, has been transforming olives of the highest quality into a product of excellence.
The Carolea olive is the star of our region. It thrives in our olive groves and produces an oil with a unique character that you simply won’t find in mass-market products. It is precisely this cultivar that makes our oil authentic, intense, and instantly recognizable at the first taste.
Our 4,000 plants
Our 4,000-tree Frantoio Raso olive grove directly manages over 4,000 Carolea olive trees, cultivated using certified organic methods. No pesticides—just respect for the land and the natural rhythms of the plant. Each tree has been tended with passion for generations, because this is the only way to produce healthy olives, rich in aroma and ready to be turned into an extraordinary oil.
From Harvest to Processing
Carolea olives are harvested at the perfect stage of ripeness and taken to the mill within 24 hours. This timing is essential for preserving all the aromas and properties of the fruit. The oil is cold-pressed using a traditional, carefully controlled process that enhances the natural qualities of the cultivar without altering them.
The Unmistakable Flavor of Carolea
The result is an extra virgin olive oil with an intense and bold flavor, featuring notes typical of Calabria. It has an authentic, genuine flavor that reflects the land from which it comes. Anyone who tastes it immediately understands the difference: this is no ordinary oil—it’s the true flavor of Calabria.
100% Italian origin, a short supply chain, and no middlemen from the vine to the bottle—everything remains in our hands. This is the commitment we make every day to those who choose our products.
The Carolea cultivar is much more than just a variety. It is thanks to it that every drop of our oil tells a story of the land, passion and quality. In our shop, you’ll find the full range of cold-pressed Carolea oils, in bottles and tins of various sizes, perfect for your everyday meals or as a special gift.
