Ipša olive oils
Under the ground, in a century-old stone cellar, in the most modern vats of stainless steel connected to nitrogen the Ipša extra virgin olive oils are stored in order to preserve their superb quality and freshness.
The family of the Istrian village Ipša in the municipality of Oprtalj has olive groves on the leeward side, above the middle of the hill, on old terraces between 190 and 250 metres above sea level. Here they are less exposed to the mist, salt and cold.
They pick the olives by hand and process them with a cold process the same day that, along with natural decanting, gives the oils a fresh, aromatic and slightly spicy taste.
They make their already quite legendary oil from the following varieties: Istrian Bjelica, Frantoio, Leccino, Bugla and Črnica.
Their oil was listed amongst the best 500 in the world by the guide Flos Olei in 2016, and was awarded 96 points out of a possible 100.
Region Istria
Address Ipši 10; 52427 Livade
Description:
Products on offer:Extra virgin olive oil of Istrian Bjelica 0.5 l
Extra virgin olive oil of Istrian Bjelica 0.25 l
Extra virgin olive oil Frantoio 0.5 l
Extra virgin olive oil Frantoio 0.25 l
Extra virgin olive oil Leccino 0.5 l
Extra virgin olive oil Leccino 0.25 l
Extra virgin olive oil Selection 0.5 l
Extra virgin olive oil Selection 0.25 l
Awards:
Amongst the first Croatian producers in 2005, they were listed in Flos Olei - the world guide of olive oil, where they appear every year.
For the next five years Ipša oils were awarded 96/100. In 2011 Frantoio was amongst the ten best extra virgin olive oils in the world.
In the 15 years that they have been in business, they have won gold at the Vinistra and Maslina events, whilst Der Feinschmecker included them amongst the best oils.