Inspired by the colour of the sea that you can admire from the olive mill.

Mate is an award-winning organic olive farm in Istria, founded by Mate, Croatian, with a long working experience in Tuscany. 

Tasting notes: fresh almond, hazelnut, touches of green banana, with a finish that evokes fresh sweet dried fruit and white pepper

Producer: Mate

Best before date: October 2022

Country of Origin: Croatia

Region: Istria

Mate

At age 75, Mate planted his first olive tree in his beloved Istria and built his mill overlooking the Adriatic sea. Every year since then, they carefully hand-pick olives and mill them immediately. The olive farm is today run by Aleksandra.

Mate's olive grove is located in a privileged geographical position, making it easier to make world-class extra virgin olive oils. The Adriatic sea is only a few hundred metres away, which guarantees a mild climate during the winter months, and the salty sea breeze enhances the oil flavours.

Last year Mate produced 22,400 litres of extraordinary olive oil from three different varieties - Frantoio, Leccino and Pendolino. This year their oil Timbriano Istriano was awarded 98 points by Flos Olei and Marina Transparenza a year before that.