The perfection of true extra virgin olive oil born in the Slovenian Istria comes from a wide range of conditions. The proximity of the sea, the vitality of the hills and valleys, warmth and light of the sunshine, soil fertility, centuries-old traditions, and passion of the inhabitants of this region give life to one of the world’s most exquisite and gourmet products. This is a great nature’s symphony, lying at the heart of Jerebica, a top-quality olive oil producer and this year’s winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of The Best Luxury Olive Oils in the World.

The olive farm Jerebica is located in Nova Vas, Istria, a unique region of Slovenia sharing borders with Italy and being the northernmost district of the Mediterranean, where olives are grown. This wonderful place lies nearly at 1000 feet above the Adriatic Sea and is a home for the famous olive farm Jerebica.

The Jerebica family has been cultivating different varieties of the olive trees for more than a hundred years. The family’s olive grove comprises a large number of young trees enriched by the olive trees, which are older than 200 years. For several generations, year-round care and effort of the grove and making the extra virgin olive oil has been the main occupation of family members.

The world-class olive oil Jerebica is produced of a unique blend of olive varieties with the use of organic methods. Its basis is formed of olives typical of Istria enriched by autochthonous varieties cultivated on the farm. The award-winning mix comprises Istrian Belica, Vinjola, Leccino, Črnica, Štorta, Leccione, Ascolana, Maurino, Pendolino, and many other varieties of olives, each of which adds unique shades and notes to this perfect symphony of nature.

The Jerebica family gives extra attention to picking and crushing olives as the most sensitive processes in the production of olive oil. The farm harvests the olives manually in order to get healthy and undamaged fruits. Organic production implemented on the Jerebica farm allows maintaining the ecosystem, soil, and human health. The cold-pressed method of olive oil extraction allows keeping all the natural substances in the oil and maintain the health properties of the product. The cold-pressed method means that during the processing of olives and the creation of extra virgin olive oil, temperatures above 27°C are not applied.

Having a great experience in the evaluation of olive oils, the Luxury Lifestyle Experts highly appreciated the exquisite and harmonious aroma and taste of the Jerebica products. The spicy notes strengthening delicious fruitful taste of the oil, not only gives a new exquisite taste to dishes but also provides a healthy lifestyle.

The secret of health properties of extra virgin olive oil is in polyphenols, organic chemicals known as a valuable ingredient in a healthy diet. Their key benefit is that they resist age-related diseases such as heart disease and high blood pressure. In particular, polyphenols help prevent and cure diseases such as stroke, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and eczema. Adding Jerebica olive oil to your diet will also help you soften and strengthen your hair, lower cholesterol, moisturize your skin, improve brain function, rejuvenate your skin, and improve digestion.