Our Olive Oil

A perfect balance of fruitiness, a hint of appropriately attractive bitterness and optimal pungency.

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Awards

Vesuvio Estates has consistently won awards at prestigious international olive oil competitions and events.

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About Us

As South Africa’s largest olive oil producer, Vesuvio takes pride in the top quality of our operations, from our generous trees to your abundant table

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Recipes

Vesuvio Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a versatile gourmet oil that will meet all your daily cooking needs.

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Processing

At Vesuvio Estates, processing, storage and bottling processes are HACCP controlled ensuring that the best possible hygiene and traceability practices are followed.

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Our Products

Made from hand-picked and selected olives exclusively from the Vesuvio Estates.

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Sorrento Pesto

Serve as a sauce for pasta or vegetables, or as topping for pizza and potatoes, or as a spread or dip

Ingredients

  • 40 large basil leaves
  • 4 peeled garlic cloves
  • 250 ml Vesuvio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 50g pine nuts
  • 50g Parmesan cheese
  • 50g pecorino cheese

Wash basil leaves and dry well.  Put all the ingredients into a food processor and blend to a very fine paste.  The pesto sauce keeps in the refrigerator in a jar with a film of olive oil poured over the top.  Can also be frozen.