The Olive Tree : From Antique Greece to Modern Italy
Since Antique Greece, numerous peoples introduced the olive tree within their community. Today this tree has an international dimension, with various symbols, according to civilizations. In Antique Greece The olive tree was considered as being a symbol of peace,...Varieties of olives in France
France is the seventh country producing olive oil in the world. Even so, production is very scarce, barely covering 3.5% of French demand. The areas producing olive oil in France are in the regions of Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence. «Le Var» is the main one, with...
Parqueoliva, an Olive Oil from Almazaras de la Subbética, which defined its origins
We have already mentioned it on other occasions, and the fact is that when we talk about Almazaras de la Subbética we are talking about the good work in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Indeed, its Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rincón de la Subbética, has become the Best Organic...
Marques de Prado from Cortijo de Suerte Alta, an Olive Oil for demanding palates
Marques de Prado is the name of another of the Extra Virgin Olive Oils with Denomination of Origin Baena produced by Cortijo de Suerte Alta, cultivated, like all its varieties, organically. The family property is located in Albendín (Córdoba). And it would not be...Extra virgin Olive Oil, THE ORIGIN
There is a Greek myth which tells about how Athens was named. There were two gods who wish to name the great city with it's name, Atenea and Poseidon.
The Oracle of Delfos said that the one who gives the city the best gift would be the one to name it.
Poseidon build a river of salted water and Atenea created the olive tree.
Atenea won and the olive tree was the symbol and the most representative icon of the Greek and the Roman empires.
From the the olive tree humans extract the juice of the olives, the olive oil.
The Oracle of Delfos said that the one who gives the city the best gift would be the one to name it.
Poseidon build a river of salted water and Atenea created the olive tree.
Atenea won and the olive tree was the symbol and the most representative icon of the Greek and the Roman empires.
From the the olive tree humans extract the juice of the olives, the olive oil.