October: The Awakening in the Heart of the Olive Grove
October is not just the month when the air cools down; for us at San Virgilio, it is the most magical and awaited moment of the year. Towards the end of the month, the harvesting ritual began among our olive trees. It's a hectic period but full of gratitude, where each tree gives us back the fruit of an entire year of care and attention.
The Perfect (and Fragile) Balance of Nature
The harvest moment is a delicate dance, a balance of factors that only nature governs. Choosing the exact moment is essential for oil quality, but we always have to deal with the weather. Wind can be an insidious enemy, causing olives to fall prematurely: at San Virgilio, we only harvest fruits still attached to the branch, ignoring those on the ground to ensure maximum freshness. Rain also plays its role, making the terrain difficult to navigate and complicating operations. It's a daily challenge against the elements to protect the integrity of every single olive.
A Team You Can Trust
None of this would be possible without the support of our trusted team. Experienced people who know and love this land as much as we do and who, for several consecutive days, worked with tireless dedication. The care in handling the branches is what transforms a simple harvest into a product of excellence.
From Tree to Mill: A Race Against Time
One of the secrets of a superior organic extra virgin olive oil? Speed. Every evening, at sunset, we loaded the freshly harvested olives to take them immediately to the mill. They don't wait a second longer than necessary. Seeing the full containers ready for milling at the end of a long day is a satisfaction that makes every effort worthwhile.
The Land Has Its Rhythms and We've Learned to Listen with Patience
This year our organic extra virgin olive oil production was limited. For us, this represents a precious result: every drop contains the care and respect for our olive trees that we carry on every day. It's a vintage that rewards substance, giving us a lively, fragrant, and incredibly pure oil.
Want to Taste "Le Produit en Primeur"?
Want to be among the first to taste San Virgilio's new oil before it runs out? We've brought very limited supplies to Belgium for those who want the freshest product, just pressed. Contact us now to reserve your bottle while supplies last!
