Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Our Company

Company | Tradition and Quality in Every Drop

Since 1946, Olivares de Don Ignacio S.A.has been synonymous with excellence in the production of extra virgin olive oil. Founded by Naser Mansur, the company began its legacy in La Libertad, Rivadavia, Mendoza, with the planting of its first vineyards and olive trees.

In2002, the company took a big leap by producing its own extra virgin olive oil in bulkfor the domestic market and export to the U.S. and Canada. Thanks to its high quality standards, it has established itself as a leader in the export of Kosher and Premium Organic oils..

Modernization was immediate and, in 2018, it incorporated an automated production line with cutting-edge technology, ensuring unsurpassed quality in every drop of oil.

Our Production

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Quality Production and Sustainability

The Olivares de Don Ignacio crops are developed in a privileged environment, with an arid climate of valleys and mountains, average annual temperature of  17 °C, little rain and an atmosphere of high solar radiation. Located at 690 meters above sea level, these factors allow optimal thermal amplitude, key to the production of high quality olives.

There are 60 hectares of olive trees in full production and a new plantation of 100 more hectares, cultivated in stony-sandy soils, irrigated with pure meltwater from the Andes Mountains. These conditions guarantee an exceptional oil, rich in polyphenols and antioxidants.

The olives are harvested at an early stage of ripening (veraison veraison) to ensure a healthy product. The following varieties are grown:

• Arauco (exclusive genetics from Argentina)
• Arbequina
• Coratina
• Frantoio
• Picual
• Farga

Our factory incorporates state-of-the-art technology with Alfa Laval continuous system of 3,200 Kg/Hour. This system allows the olives to be processed a maximum of 6 to 12 hours after harvest, avoiding oxidation and preserving their natural properties.

Committed to the environment, we follow the UN Sustainable Development Goals:

Zero waste: solid byproducts are used as biofuel in the thermo-kneading process.

☀️ Renewable energy: we use solar panels for lighting.

The result: healthy, tasty and aromatic oils, with an acidity of less than 0.3%, organic (without the addition of preservatives or chemicals). An authentic natural olive juice!

Our factory has:

• 1,000,000 liters capacity in stainless steel tanks.
• Packaging line of 2,500 bottles/hour.
• Conservation in stainless steel tanks at 18 °C until packaging.
• Availability in glass or PET bottles, in different volumes depending on the marketing channel.

Bring the best extra virgin olive oil to your table.

Our Products

Gourmet Ingredient | The Art of Tasting Virgin Olive Oil

Gastronomy and Recipes with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Tasting extra virgin olive oil is a unique sensory experience, where the virtues of a natural, fresh and healthy product are appreciated. In this process, its organoleptic characteristics are assessed, such as spiciness, bitterness, fruitiness, aroma, creaminess and appearance, as well as the packaging in which it is preserved.

✔️ Ensure that the mouth and throat are clean of any food or drink.

✔️ Rinse your mouth with water before starting.

✔️ Between oils, cleanse the palate by eating a piece of green apple and wait more than 5 minutes between each tasting.

✔️ Hold the cup with the palm of your hand to heat the oil.

✔️ Cover it with the other hand and rotate it gently for 30 seconds, allowing the volatility of the aromatic compounds.

✔️ Bring the glass closer to your nose and take soft, slow inhalations to identify the predominant aromas:

• • fresh herbs
  • Fresh or dried fruits
  • Vegetables

✔️ Take a small sip (5 ml) and distribute it throughout your mouth.

✔️ Detect the four basic flavors:

• • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Acid
  • Bitter

✔️ With the oil in your mouth, keep your teeth clenched.

✔️ Introduce air with your mouth semi-closed in short, successive aspirations.

✔️ Identify retronasal aromas, which allow a more complete evaluation.

✔️ Slowly swallow the oil and perceive its fluidity and unctuousness.

✔️ Notice the intensity of the itching and bitterness, characteristics of quality oils.

For a better experience, it is recommended to taste the oils in the following order:

• Mild Blends or light varietals: Arbequina, Arbosana.
• Medium Blends or intermediate varietals: Frantoio, Manzanilla, Farga.
• Strong Blends or intense varietals: Arauco, Coratina, Picual.

Explore our selection of oils and enjoy the highest quality.

Healthcare

Properties and Benefits of Olive Oil for Health

Extra virgin olive oil is an authentic natural juice obtained from the fruit of the olive tree through mechanical and thermal processes, without chemical additives. Its quality is defined by its organoleptic properties (fruity, spiciness, bitterness and aroma), as well as its content of healthy fatty acids, polyphenols and antioxidants.

Olive oil is an essential ingredient in a healthy diet, thanks to its high content of unsaturated fats that benefit the body:

✔️ No contiene colesterol, ya que es de origen vegetal.
✔️ Reduce el colesterol LDL (“malo”) y ayuda a equilibrar los niveles de triglicéridos.
✔️ Contribuye a disminuir la presión arterial, protegiendo el sistema cardiovascular.

✔️ It does not contain cholesterol, since it is of plant origin.

✔️ Reduces LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and helps balance triglyceride levels.

✔️ Contributes to reducing blood pressure, protecting the cardiovascular system.

Its regular consumption is recommended for various conditions and general benefits of the body:

✔️ Regulates cholesterol and improves blood circulation.

✔️ Helps reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension.

✔️ Helps regulate blood sugar levels.

✔️ Promotes insulin production, helping to control diabetes.

✔️ Its regular consumption delays cognitive deterioration, preventing diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

✔️ Contains oleocanthal, an investigational compound that has been shown to eliminate cancer cells in preliminary studies.

✔️ Promotes digestion and nutrient absorption.

✔️ Protects the stomach, preventing gastritis and gastric ulcers.

✔️ Pregnant women, children and the elderly: Contributes to bone development.

✔️ High performance athletes: Provides energy and improves muscle recovery.

✔️ Reduces joint pain and combats inflammation.

✔️ Moisturizes the skin, combats dryness and accelerates wound healing.

✔️ Strengthens hair, providing shine and stimulating growth.

Discover our extra virgin oils and start taking care of your health today.

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