Solar
by Solar
Company: Solar
For over 150 years, our family’s olive trees have been nurtured by the alkaline soils of the remote village of Kour, in northern Lebanon. These trees have always been free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which makes our extra virgin olive oil 100% organic. Keeping in mind the knowledge, wisdom, and experience passed on through generations, we treat our trees with respect and care by providing them with the right combination of organic fertilizers. Nature repays us by offering a fruit packed with flavor and an extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols and antioxidants.
- Award: Silver
- Variety: Souri
- Monovarietal or Blend: Monovarietal
- Country: Lebanon
- Competition: Quality
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