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OLIVE OIL
IN AEGEAN REGION
Over 6,000 years,
olives have grown in the Mediterranean.
According to the International Olive Oil Council (IOOC), it appears to have spread from Syria
towards the West by way of Anatolia. Other theories claim it originated in the Mediterranean basin.
While the origin of the olive tree is unknown; the homeland of the olive is the Mediterranean.
The Aegean region, centered in the Mediterranean, has been the homeland of olives for thousands of years.
Because of the suitable climate and the rich agricultural area, the quality of Aegean olive oil is
exquisite and contributes to its distinctive flavor.
The Aegean region has a very suitable environment for cultivating olive trees. The combination of the
climate and ecology gives a unique character to olives. The olive oil produced from this region
demonstrates the attributes of ripeness, freshness, and greenness in a balanced harmony as well as
the highest quality. For this reason, the leading producers in Spain and Italy import olive oil from
Turkey each year.
Harvest Time
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Balsari is located in the center of this homeland. Because of this location advantage, we can procure
the best olive oil produced in the Aegean region. After expert selection, the olive oil is bottled for
your consumption. The products are shipped from Izmir Harbor throughout the world.
Turkey is the fifth largest olive oil producer in the world. An average of 120 thousand tons of oil is
produced in Turkey annually. However, annual production may range between 50 and 200 thousand tons
because of fluctuations in the yield. With these numbers, Turkey controls 5 percent of the global
production on average.
The harvest generally starts in early November in the Aegean region. Olives can be cold pressed while
beginning to ripen. This oil is called early harvest olive oil. The early harvest olive oil demonstrates
a fresh olive fruitiness with a slight peppery finish. The color is a luscious green and the smell is
flavorful and attractive. This extra virgin olive oil provides a wonderful, distinctive taste for dipping.
If the olives are collected later, in the harvest, the oil yields a golden color and fresh taste. Both of
the early harvest and regular harvest extra virgin olive oils are ideal for salads, grilled vegetables and
seafood. Enjoy your food...
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