Our Olive Story
Molefina Olive Ranch spans 100 stunning acres in the quaint 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. 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.
OUR FIRST HARVEST WITH MOLLY
Fresh From the Mill
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 monitored in the fall to ensure the olives are harvested at the perfect ripeness—green with hints of violet.
THE FRESHEST OLEA NUEVO
Molefina Agrumato Oils Take Top Honors!
​Our award-winning Pink Lemon oil is a delightful blend of organic pink lemons and Arbequina olives, offering a fresh flavor and a vibrant lemon aroma. Likewise, our Sweet Basil oil combines fresh organic basil 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.
Molefina provides Arbequina and Koroneiki extra virgin olive oils, with two fused olive oils known as Agrumato which are created by crushing fresh citrus fruits or herbs with the olives during the milling process.
ORGANIC PINK LEMONS
FRESH ORGANIC BASIL
