Quality   Community   Sustainability

De Rustica’s extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) are renowned for their exceptional quality, reflecting a meticulous approach to olive cultivation and oil production. These EVOOs are crafted using carefully selected olive varieties that are harvested at optimal ripeness and temperature to ensure a rich and balanced flavour profile. The production process emphasises cold extraction and vigilant hygiene to preserve the oil’s nutritional integrity and sensory attributes.

Known for their robust aromas and distinctive taste, De Rustica’s EVOOs typically exhibit notes of fresh leaves, green fruit, and a pleasant peppery finish, characteristics that indicate high polyphenol and antioxidant content.

Ideal for both culinary use and health-conscious consumers, De Rustica’s EVOOs consistently uphold the standards of premium olive oil craftsmanship.

We adhere to strict international standards, ensuring our “Extra Virgin” label meets the highest quality benchmarks. In the South African olive oil industry, the Commitment to Compliance (CTC) seal from SA Olive is a mark of assurance.

It guarantees consumers that they are buying 100% pure, South African extra virgin olive oil, with the harvest year displayed to ensure freshness. We display their endorsement with pride, on all of our products.

De Rustica’s first Extra Virgin Olive Oils (“EVOO’s”) were produced in 2012. Since 2014 our single cultivar oils have received growing recognition with multiple awards in numerous local and international competitions.

• In 2018 De Rustica was recognised as the Southern Hemisphere’s top olive oil producer.

• In 2023 our single cultivar Estate Collection Coratina won global acclaim at the International EVOOLEUM competition in Spain, perhaps the pinnacle of its achievements, as it garnered an impressive 97-point rating out of 100 crowning it best in the world that year.

• Our Coratina shone again, winning Gold at the 2024 New York International Olive Oil competition, as did our Estate Range Medium and Estate Collection Favalosa at the 2024 Dubai Olive oil competition.

• At the 2024 annual SA Olive competition De Rustica received a full house of five gold awards for the second year running, thereby extending our leading tradition of excellence for over a decade.

We’re not just growing olives; we’re creating a living legacy. Beyond quality, we are deeply committed to regenerative farming practices.

Our mission is not just to farm but to improve and restore the land, the surrounding veld, and the mountains we call home. From soil health and water management to veld preservation, erosion control, alien species removal, sustainable grazing and crop selection, we continuously refine our approach.

By joining the regenerative farming movement, we are investing in a healthier, more resilient future for our farm, our community and the environment.

At De Rustica we’re all about building and supporting our community. The Estate came about in part due to the demise of the ostrich industry, when numerous small and medium sized Ostrich farms in the Oudemuragie valley became unviable. Widespread unemployment and alcoholism plagued the local community in a spiral of depression and poverty. The consolidation of farms and establishment of an olive estate with a sheep and crop farming operation, provided a beacon of hope. It offered employment and career opportunities to many members of the local community, and today, work is becoming available for second generation employees.

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