Oleum Viride

Oleum Viride is a boutique producer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil based in the Sierra mountains in Spain.

Oleum Viride is a company founded in 2005 and run by Luis Lucerno whose passion for the Zahare de la Sierra region has led him to recover traditional agricultural methods to enable olive farming in the challenging, steep sloped groves. In some areas the only way to transport the olives during the harvest is with mules. Simple, traditional methods and organic techniques are used to create a range of Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a strong, fresh, fruity flavour with a soft bitterness and hints of almond, apple and tomato.

The olive press is located in the beautiful village of Haza Las Lajas in the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park that protects the Sierra del Jaral mountains and their unique ecology. Olives are brought to the mill direct from the olive groves and pressed within six hours of harvesting. The gentle pressing never lasts more that 24 hours and the temperature never exceeds 25OC prizing quality over quantity.

It is a huge achievement for this tiny boutique producer to be exporting their unique and exciting Extra Virgin Olive Oils all over the world. Oleum Viride has achieved the highest possible certifications for organic products and the oil they produce has such distinctive, unique, characteristics that it is best used in simple recipes that showcase its elegant flavour.