Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Karbonaca (organic)

Producer: Stancija San Antonio Origin: Istria, Croatia

This pleasant single-varietal olive oil from San Antonio is mild and smooth with artichoke, herb, and olive aromas. It is made using only the Karbonaca olive, a variety indigenous to the Istrian peninsula and grown since the first century. The Italian name, “carbonera” refers to the color and look of the olives when fully ripened: small and round, black with reddish tones. The Karbonaca olive production is scarce, and many producers, including San Antonio, are trying to revive it. The Karbonaca oil is known for its mild taste and herbaceous fresh flavor, going well with most milder Croatian dishes – including fish and all seafood.

• San Antonio Karbonaca Sell Sheet

Shelf Talkers

– 100% Karbonaca — one of the oldest and rarest native Istrian olive varieties
– Medium intensity with a harmonious, balanced character — less aggressive than Bjelica, more complex than Leccino
– Grown 800 meters from the Adriatic Sea, at 100–200 meters altitude — ideal terroir for polyphenol development
– Grown where Roman centuriae (military land grants) once stretched across southern Istria
– Processed within 1 hour of harvest; stored in nitrogen-sealed tanks to lock in freshness

Flavor Profile

mild, pleasant and fresh, with aromas of herbs, artichokes, and olives

Recommended Uses

Great with seafood and desserts!

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Certified: Organic & PDO