PDO olive-growing area
Provence
In the heart of Provence, discover an exceptional olive-growing region, set amongst limestone hills, garrigue and Mediterranean light. From Sainte-Victoire to the Alpilles, from the Luberon to the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, olive trees have shaped the landscape for over 2,600 years. Here, the Aglandau, Salonenque, Bouteillan and Cayon varieties come together to produce an olive oil with a unique character. Harvested using the ‘olive tournante’ method, and cold-pressed within days of harvesting, the olives yield a fresh oil with aromas of fresh grass and raw artichoke, or, after ripening, a milder oil with notes of black olives, candied fruit and toasted bread. Provence Olive Oil PDO and Provence Olive Oil PDO ‘ripened olives’: two expressions of the same terroir, a treat for gourmets!
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The geographical area of PDO Provence lies at the heart of the Provençal olive-growing region, within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region and in neighbouring areas sharing the same environmental characteristics and expertise.
All operations, from olive production to oil production, are carried out within this area, which encompasses the territory of 464 municipalities. This requirement guarantees the product’s origin, quality and traceability.
