It would be impossible to discover where on the planet the first olive tree was born,
What is certain is that it was born from the Land, and that the Sun, Air, and Water have been linked to the Olive Tree since the beginning of man and the start of time. It is also certain that the Olive Tree’s luck and his fruit came from those who worked the land… and from its Soul.
In the Bible alone, one can find up to 200 references to olive trees or to their oil, and their origin gets lost in time. The words used for “olive tree” and “oil” in every Mediterranean village come from two unique sources: the Greek term “elaia” which led to the Latin “olea” and eventually to the words that we know now like “oliva, olivo, olive, oil, oleo” and so on. The second source is the Hebrew word “zait” which was transformed into the Arab word “zaitun” and is the source for such words as “aceite” (oil), “aceituna” (olive), and “acebuche” (variety of olive tree), among others.
OL, Traces of the Soul, comes from the sounds, the words, and nature.
Beyond the language and its mystery, Olive Oil itself has been one of the most wonderful fruits of this Land. By this Land we mean Spain and more specifically Cordoba, a region in Andalusia, where olive oil has found its home. For centuries the best olive oil in the world has been harvested, cared for, and collected on this land.
The olive groves that give life to one of the most revealing displays of the values and flavors of olive oil were born and raised in the heart of the Natural Park of the Cordovan Subbetica Mountains, in the municipality of Carcabuey, between Cabra and Priego de Cordoba, surrounded by the Mediterranean forest and centenarian oaks. This is where OL Olive Oil was born, to offer an exceptional taste of the soul, the heart, and the culture of Andalusia.
Mother Nature is always generous. This miracle is born out of her relationship with man, with work, and with the contributions and the love of many generations that have dedicated themselves to working the land. This is a miracle that has grown greater day by day, sunrise by sunrise, imprinting character and personality on each harvest.
Traces of the Soul, the essence of OL, is born out of this relationship between man and nature, and this is what makes it a unique product on the market.
From Cordoba, from its soul, we offer OL. It stems from this land and from the passion that its people have for sharing these Traces of the Soul with the world. We invite you to discover it and then to share it. This unforgettable gift from nature is the best way to also leave a “mark” on your soul.