OIL MAKERS

Of Ravni kotari

OIL MAKERS

Local oil makers are dedicated not only to the extra virgin olive oil but also to the ecological production worthy of the olive tree, the holy tree and the symbol of peace.

 

Family Farm Zagorac Milenko

On the rugged Ravnokotar area, at the foot of the remains of the former medieval fortress Mons Tini, OPG Zagorac Milenko is engaged in the cultivation of different varieties of olives, which yield between 15 and 30 tons and yield 2,000 to 4,000 liters of olive oil per year. Their ecological extra virgin olive oil was created by combining oblica, leccino, frantoio, pendolino, ascolana, carolea and coratina. Their label, whose design represents a multiplied motif present on Neolithic ceramics excavated in the area of ​​Tinj, known as Impresso Cardium, also testifies to their rootedness in tradition and the indigenous rural area. They proudly point out that their oil was awarded at Zadar Olive Days, Split Olives, Nadin Youth Wine and Oil Tasting and the title of vice-champion at Noćnjak. The fruit of a poor land, the fruit of a carefully nurtured olive tree planted in crushed Dalmatian stone is stored at an ideal temperature of 14 to 18 degrees in the Tasting Room where, in addition to the oil, it is possible to try other products of their OPG.

 

Oil Mill Kotari

Kotari – the heart of Ravni Kotari olive growing Imagine a place where olives whisper stories, and every drop of oil carries the essence of the Mediterranean sun. Welcome to Kotari – an olive grove dedicated to creating top-quality extra virgin olive oil that reflects the purity and richness of our region.
Located between Biograd and Benkovac, on the fertile soils of Ravni Kotari, we cultivate our olive groves with love and respect for nature. Our olives, grown using ecological methods, produce an oil with a spicy and bitter taste, rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, making it not only delicious but also extremely healthy. Every drop of our oil tells a story of tradition, family and passion for olive growing. Take a walk through our olive groves, smell the freshly cut grass and enjoy the view that reaches the horizon. Experience the harmony of nature and human work in every sip of our oil.

Experience Kotari through our authentic experiences:

  • Oil tastings - In our wine bar, nestled among the olive trees, we offer guided tastings of our organic olive oils. Pair them with local delicacies and experience the full range of flavors that our region has to offer.
  • Tours through the production facility - Take a peek behind the scenes of our production. From olive harvesting to bottling, we will show you every step of how we create our "liquid gold".
  • Wine bar - In addition to top-quality wines, we also proudly serve our organic olive oils in our wine bar. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by olive groves, while tasting the best that Kotari has to offer.

Kotari is not just an olive grove. It is an experience that combines the past and the present, tradition and innovation. Come and feel the spirit of Ravni kotari through our olive oil - the liquid gold of the Mediterranean.
See you among the olives!

 

Oil Mill Nadin

The owner of the oil mill Nadin, Željko Vrsaljko, is called “a champion oil maker“ because, besides the champion titles he has won for his oils, he has processed most of the olives of the local olive makers with the champion titles won in the country and abroad in his oil mill. It is located in the village of Nadin in Ravni Kotari, the most ecological village in the country, in a climatically ideal area with enough humidity and sunshine, perfect for growing Mediterranean cultures like vines and olives. Exactly these cultures have been cultivated in the village that, besides wine and olive growing and peaceful surroundings, enables rural agrotourism. The oil mill was opened in 2002 and, along the service of olive processing, they produce top quality extra virgin olive oil from their olive groves. Since 2013, in the newly built oil mill, they have been installing a new plant for olive processing of a capacity of up to 2500 kg/h with the most advanced technological solutions. In their olive grove, they have 400 bearing trees of Oblica, Levantinka, Bjelica, Mašnjača, Krvavica, etc. They make a balanced variety mixture awarded with numerous prizes.

  • Oil Mill Nadin
  • Nadin 58b, 23223 Škabrnja
  • Mob.: +385 (0)91 569 9782
  • URL: uljara-nadin.hr
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