Estate Bottled
Harvested & pressed on the same day in Tunis.
Trees that have witnessed centuries of Mediterranean sun.
A 3,000-Year Love Affair with the Olive Tree
In Tunisia, the olive tree is not merely agricultural; it is a sacred symbol of life, resilience, and family. Since the ancient Phoenicians and Carthaginians introduced systematic olive culture to our sun-soaked plains in the 8th century BC, Tunisia has nurtured these magnificent groves.
OleoCastel originates from selected generational estates in the fertile northern highlands. Here, the unique Mediterranean macroclimate combines sea breezes with limestone-rich soil to trigger high defenses in the trees—resulting in olive oil with some of the highest concentration of organic polyphenols (antioxidants) in the world.
"Our harvest is still done entirely by hand, protecting the delicate olives and the ancient branches that bear them. We press within 4 hours at a strict cold limit of 22°C."
8th c. BC
First Groves Planted
Tebourba
Protected Estate
Hand-Picked
Zero Machine Damage
Chetoui vs. Chemlali
Tunisia is home to unique, native olive cultivars. Select one below to explore its flavor profile, sensory properties, and perfect food pairings.
Chetoui Profile
Free Acidity
< 0.18%
Polyphenols
800+ mg/kg
Cultivated in the northern regions of Tunisia, Chetoui is famous for its dark green, robust juice. It yields an oil with deep herbiness, notes of artichoke, and a persistent, tingling peppery finish. Highly sought-after for its exceptional health benefits.
- Grilled Steaks
- Roasted Vegetables
- Hearty Tomato Salads
- Drizzling over Labneh
Our Harvest Process
Each bottle of OleoCastel represents a meticulous pipeline of care, traditional craftsmanship, and scientific precision.
Hand Picked
Olives are individually plucked from trees in early dawn to avoid bruising.
Cold Pressed
Milled within 4 hours at a strict max limit of 22°C to lock in freshness.
Nitrogen Bottling
Bottled under nitrogen gas to displace oxygen and preserve life.
Tested Quality
Lab analyzed for acidity and chemical integrity before labeling.
The OleoCastel Collection
Each luxury amber and green bottle is serial-numbered and hand-packaged with a pourer spout inside a protection sleeve.
OleoCastel Grand Réserve
Our crown jewel. Pressed exclusively from organic Chetoui olives harvested in early October. Intense, robust, and loaded with character.
OleoCastel Sweet Gold
Harvested from ancient trees in central Tunisia. Exceptionally smooth with a buttery body, subtle notes of green almonds, and zero bitterness.
OleoCastel Organic Estate
A meticulously balanced blend of Chetoui and Chemlali. It brings the peppery notes of Chetoui together with the smooth finish of Chemlali.
The Polyphenol Superfood
Standard extra virgin olive oils often contain around 150-250 mg/kg of polyphenols. Due to the intense stress of the Tunisian heat and our unique hand-picking methodology, OleoCastel Chetoui reaches natural scores of 800+ mg/kg.
Heart Health
High levels of monounsaturated fats and oleate help reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) while maintaining HDL.
Cellular Shield
Polyphenols act as aggressive free radical scavengers, shielding body cells from oxidative strain.
Natural Defence
Contains Oleocanthal, a natural organic compound whose action mimics soft anti-inflammatory enzymes in the system.
Cold Extraction Only
Extracted without heated machinery, preserving vitamins E and K alongside active phytonutrients.