ISTRIA’S LONG TRADITION OF OLIVE CULTIVATION
Olive trees are one of the symbols of Istria since the times of the Roman Empire. For thousands of years the olive trees planted on the red Istrian soil, the stone walls and little stone houses around the groves have shaped the life of Istrian people.
Istria’s rare terra rossa is characterized by an intense red color and permeated with calcaric stone, which makes the land work quite difficult, but gives the Istrian extra virgin olive oil its unique taste and fragrant intensity. This type of soil has a particular water storage capacity that keeps the olives from drying out during summer droughts.
The secret lies in lower temperatures which makes the olive trees have a shorter vegetation period and the oil accumulation in its fruit begins later than in southern regions, when the period of high temperatures has passed and can no longer have a negative effect on its quality. This results in high quality extra virgin olive oil of intense flavor, aroma and elegant notes of various herbs. In addition to being proud of our region, we also take pride in our indigenous olive varieties.
BLENDING MODERNITY & TRADITION IN FIG-GROWING
For nearly half a century, the Ostojić family has woven the legacy of figs into the very fabric of their lives. Under the golden sun of their ancestral land in the Dalmatian province of Croatia, this humble fruit has flourished, much like the family itself.
Tomo Ostojić, a man with the soil of his forefathers in his veins and the future in his eyes, stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. Following the wisdom of his grandfather Ivan, Tomo not only preserves the family's age-old secrets but also infuses them with cutting-edge agricultural knowledge.
Embracing modern technology, Tomo upgraded their processing plant with state-of-the-art machines, ensuring that Troglava not only met but exceeded contemporary agricultural standards. This blend of tradition and modernity has positioned the farm at the forefront of the industry, setting a benchmark for quality and creativity.
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Embracing Croatia's Deep Culinary Tradition
Our fig jam and extra virgin olive oil products from Croatia beautifully embody the nation's rich culinary tradition by combining time-honored techniques with the finest local ingredients. The fig jam, made with 96% figs, captures the essence of Croatia's sun-kissed orchards, while the extra virgin olive oil, pressed from handpicked olives, reflects the country's centuries-old olive cultivation heritage, both bringing authentic Croatian flavors to your table.
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