Croatian olive oils
Olives are cultivated in Croatia throughout the entire length of the country, with many indigenous and imported varieties being grown. It seems like almost every family in Croatia either makes their own olive oil or has a friend or relative who does. Only very few producers therefore make enough to bottle and sell. When we speak about olive oils, we are talking about the very best olive oils, Extra Virgin, obtained from the first cold pressing the olives. Such oils should be used directly, as an accompaniment to food rather than for cooking. On 9 October 2020 –The Croatian region of Istria has been declared the best extra virgin olive oil region in the world for the sixth year in a row, by leading guide Flos Olei.