Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Morgenster extra virgin olive oil is locally produced from olive trees planted on the historical Morgenster Estate in Somerset West. The oil is a blend of several different olive varieties, grown especially for the production of oil. The different cultivars were imported from Italy, propagated in hothouses on the estate and planted on the Morgenster slopes.

The premium quality of the Morgenster Extra Virgin Olive Oil is testimony to the philosophy of quality at every stage of production. The oil is cold-pressed, entirely natural, contains no additives, it is not filtered nor refined. The oil is stored in stainless steel tanks at the optimum temperature of 14 degrees Celsius. The taste is fresh, with a full-bodied texture. The acidity is less than a 0.3g per 100g. The extra virgin olive oil has a slight peppery after-taste, the sign of a quality extra virgin olive oil.

We also have a range of flavour enhanced extra virgin olive oils including lemon and white truffle on offer if you're after something a little more exotic.

Award-Winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Morgenster is extremely proud to announce that we were voted as "The Best Blended Olive oil" in the world in 2006 and as "The Mill of the Year" in 2007 by L'extravergine - an open competition held in Italy.

Morgenster Estate has also been awarded an L'Orciolo d' Oro for the eigth consecutive year, signifying premium quality, at Italy's prestigious Olive oil Challenge in Pesaro. Morgenster was the first South African olive oil to receive this award and entitled to display the "gold seal" of quality around the neck of the bottle. The Morgenster "liquid gold" has also been voted as the best extra virgin olive oil in the Southern Hemisphere.

Get the inspiration you need by browsing through our extra virgin olive oil recipes or get more information on buying South African olives and olive oil by visiting our online shop.