During the winter months, olive trees go through a fundamental phase in their life cycle: vegetative rest. This period represents a pause in the natural rhythm of the plant, during which vital activities are reduced to a minimum. As soon as the fruit harvest is over, the trees enter this phase to regenerate. It is the time...

When it comes to extra virgin olive oil, bitter and spicy flavours are often misunderstood. Many consumers associate them with a defect, thinking that they are linked to a higher acidity of the oil. In reality, these flavours are a positive characteristic, synonymous with high quality and nutritional richness. But where do these flavour notes come from?.