Our Olive Story
Molefina Olive Ranch spans 100 beautiful acres in the small town of Creston, located just east of Paso Robles, California. Nestled in the Paso Robles wine region, renowned for its exceptional wine producers, this area is gaining recognition for its high-quality, artisan-crafted olive oils. With a climate perfectly suited for olive cultivation, we benefit from our proximity to Pacific Ocean bringing cool, often overcast mornings. In 2011, we planted 2,000 Arbequina trees, followed 1,000 Koroneiki olive trees three years later. Our first harvest in November 2013 yielded a modest 22 gallons of oil, which has steadily to over 400 gallons annually as the trees matured.
Fresh From the Mill
OUR FIRST HARVEST WITH MOLLY - 2013
The production of high quality olive oil relies on factors such as soil quality, elevation, irrigation techniques, ideal climate conditions, and sustainable farming practices. Our trees are meticulously cared for year-round and closely watched over in the fall to harvest when the olives are at peak ripeness—green with hints of violet.
THE FRESHEST OLEA NUEVO
CRUSHING PINK LEMONS WITH OLIVES
Molefina Agrumato Oils Take Top Honors!
Award-winning Pink Lemon Oil is a delightful crush of organic pink lemons and Arbequina olives, creating a fresh flavor with a vibrant lemon aroma. Likewise, Sweet Basil Oil is a combination of fresh organic basil crushed with Arbequina olives, resulting in a perfectly balanced taste and the enticing scent of freshly cut basil.
So..., what is "Agrumato? The term originated in Abruzzo, Italy, where farmers would create special oils for their loved ones by crushing small amounts of fresh citrus fruits with harvested olives. Agrumato, derived from the word Agrume, meaning citrus, has since evolved to describe oils made by simultaneously crushing olives fresh citrus, herbs, alliums, or other ingredients during the milling process.
CRUSHING FRESH SWEET BASIL
