A PASSION
FOR GENERATIONS
TERRA ROSSA stands for authentic organic extra virgin olive oil from Istria. For generations, our family has combined traditional craftsmanship with sustainable organic farming.
With experience, dedication, and deep respect for nature, we create a premium organic olive oil that represents true origin, purity, and distinctive flavor.
Grandfather Francesco Bellani, at the proud age of 99, was the longest-serving active olive oil producer in Istria – perhaps even in all of Croatia. His immense experience became a valuable legacy, helping to preserve the traditions of olive cultivation and organic farming. Francesco had been a farmer since childhood and inherited the family estate from his father and grandfather.
His son Stelio represents the second generation and grew up surrounded by the knowledge and wisdom passed down from his father. He preserved these longstanding traditions while bringing them into the modern era. His deep understanding of olive cultivation perfectly complements the practices and heritage handed down by his grandfather Francesco.
The youngest of the trio is Daniel, who entered the field from a different professional background but developed a deep passion for olive oil over the years, inspired by his father and grandfather. He complements this valuable family knowledge with his qualification as a certified olive oil sensory analyst from the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation – Sensory Science, as well as his membership in the Swiss Olive Oil Panel (SOP).
Daniel stands out for his exceptional sensory talent, allowing him to identify even the most subtle aromas in our olive oil. His refined sense of taste and smell is both precise and reliable. For this reason, he is responsible for quality control and the perfect blend of our TERRA ROSSA organic extra virgin olive oil.
