Our olive oil is particularly well suited for: Finishing salads Burrata, mozzarella, and tomatoes Grilled vegetables Fish and seafood Carpaccio Fresh bread We recommend using it mainly raw, allowing its full range of aromas and flavors to unfold.

Olive oil should be stored: in a dark place at room temperature well sealed Direct light, heat, and oxygen can reduce its quality. Our 500 ml bottle is deliberately chosen to ensure that the olive oil is consumed while still fresh.

Unopened, olive oil is generally best before 24 months. Once opened, we recommend enjoying it within a few months to experience its full aromatic profile.

Yes. Our TERRA ROSSA organic extra virgin olive oil has received numerous international awards at renowned olive oil competitions. Among them are several Gold Awards at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition in New York, the largest and most prestigious olive oil competition in the world. These international recognitions confirm the exceptional quality of our organic olive oil and our commitment to sustainable cultivation and careful cold extraction in Istria.

The best-before date is not an expiration date. It means that, when stored properly, the olive oil will retain its typical characteristics such as aroma, fruitiness, and freshness until that time. After the best-before date has passed, the olive oil is not automatically spoiled or harmful to health – it may simply lose some of its aromatic intensity.

Yes – in most cases, it can. Olive oil does not become “dangerous”; it simply oxidizes slowly over time. If the oil: does not smell rancid does not taste musty has not developed unpleasant bitter or metallic notes it can still be used. A simple test: Smell the oil (neutral, fresh, slightly grassy = good) Taste a small sip (pleasant bitterness and a light peppery sensation are signs of quality) However, if the oil smells strongly rancid (similar to old nuts or wax), it should no longer be consumed.

You can recognize spoiled olive oil by the following characteristics: Rancid smell (similar to old walnuts, candle wax, or cardboard) Flat, dull taste Lack of fruitiness No slight peppery sensation in the throat By contrast, a high-quality olive oil rich in polyphenols, such as TERRA ROSSA, typically shows: Fresh green aromas Light bitterness A pleasant peppery finish These characteristics are signs of quality – not of spoilage.

The three biggest enemies of olive oil are: Light Heat Oxygen Optimal storage conditions: Keep it in a dark place Store at 18°C (64°F) Keep the bottle well sealed Do not store it near the stove or a window Our 500 ml bottle is deliberately chosen so that the olive oil can be enjoyed while still fresh after opening.

Olive oil is a natural product and naturally changes over time. As it ages: Fruitiness decreases Bitterness becomes milder The polyphenol content gradually declines Therefore, we recommend: 👉 Enjoy high-quality olive oil fresh rather than storing it for too long.