RIO LARGO OLIVE ESTATE, an award winning estate, is situated in the Scherpenheuwel valley between
Worcester and Robertson on the southern banks of the Breede River. Owned by Nick and Brenda
Wilkinson, it comprises olive orchards, vines, an olive specific nursery and a state of the art OLIOMIO
olive processing and bottling plant. The terroir, with water on demand from the Breede River and
Brandvlei Irrigation System, is perfect for olive growing with high sunshine hours, cold winters and
minimal disease. Summer daytime temperatures can be high but the afternoon south easterly breezes
from Cape Agulhas, the “wind doctor” in local parlance, brings relief and cool nights. Add superior
Italian cultivars, state of the art processing facilities, ideal storage facilities and owner driven passion
to continually strive for better and you have a winning recipe. Attention to detail is not negotiable
and the competitive spirit to compete with the best of the best lives with us daily
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL FACTS
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the highest quality olive oil. It is characterized by perfect flavour, odour, a
maximum acidity (oleic acid) of 1g/100g - 1% with maximum peroxide value equivalent 02/kg of 20. In
South Africa, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is judged by a panel of experts for taste, mouth feel, and aroma. This
oil contains the most health benefits when fresh which reduces with oxidation and exposure to heat and
light.
RIO LARGO OLIVE ESTATE
RIO LARGO OLIVE ESTATE TAKES TOP
HONOURS AT SA OLIVE AWARDS FOR
THIRD SUCCESSIVE YEAR!
DOUBLE GOLD AND SILVER
