About 'our' farmers
Without the dedication and hard work of farmers, we wouldn't have much to eat. And without olive farmers, there would be no olive oil. The olive farmers from whom we purchase our olives and extra virgin olive oil cultivate their land and trees with passion and respect for nature. As a Mediterranean olive farmer, you depend on the land where olive trees have often grown and flourished since Roman times. For many generations, entire farming families have lived off the produce of that land and the olive trees. Rapid, short-term overexploitation simply won't cut it.
We love visiting the farmers. Not least because olives prefer to grow in more pleasant places on earth, such as the Mediterranean, but above all to stay in touch with the people behind the products. What struck us immediately from the first few visits was their love for the land and their products, but also that life as an olive farmer is far less romantic than we like to imagine in the Netherlands.
We often only see it in the summer when we're on vacation, imagining the life of an olive farmer as mostly spent on a terrace watching the sunset, enjoying a glass of wine, some bread, and olive oil, gazing at the olive trees. Of course, that happens, but for a farmer, entrepreneurship primarily means hard work and learning to deal with setbacks like storms, droughts, floods, pests, diseases, low prices, regulations, excessive administration, and so on.
We have great respect for the farmers who make our wonderful products and love to tell you about them. Incidentally, most of them are also happy to talk about themselves and their products. They'd be happy to welcome you for a tour!
iL Bottaccio Tuscany
iL Bottaccio is a family business founded in 1925 by great-grandfather Ermelindo and his wife Letizia. Ermelindo and Letizia loved their land and olives, and they passed their passion for growing olives and producing extra virgin olive oil and other products down through the generations.
Eco-sustainability
Nature is iL Bottaccio's partner. They consider respect and protection of the environment their fundamental prerogative. At iL Bottaccio, they have eliminated all synthetic and non-recyclable materials from all their locations, products, and production processes.
They use eco-friendly packaging materials: exclusively paper and cardboard, aluminum caps, glass and aluminum bottles, pallets made of recycled wood, recycled paper, and biodegradable labels. In their offices, they use only furniture made of wood, iron, steel, and glass, and we also use clean, green energy from renewable sources.
Olive oil has been part of this family's history for four generations. In the summer of 2020, we visited iL Bottaccio and met Francesco and Lucca. Two young men who respect centuries-old farming traditions, but also look to the future. With the knowledge of the times, they are developing a modern organic olive grove that respects the land and the ancient olive trees. As a farm, iL Bottaccio understands that nature is their partner, and their mission is to produce healthy, high-quality food without chemicals. This makes everyone happy, and they produce top-quality extra virgin olive oil and olives. You'll experience pure Tuscany.
The fact is, iL Bottaccio's wonderful products have been sold exclusively in Italy for a hundred years! It almost feels like breaking with tradition, but we're proud that their olive oil and olives are now also available here in the Netherlands. Real Tuscany in a bottle! Enjoy!
Oilala, Puglia, Italy
Oilala is among the 25 best olive oil producers in the world! Spiros Borraccino and his brother came up with the name Oilalà. It comes from the French word "olalà," which means awe and wonder (and not something spicy. We came up with that in the Netherlands).
Oilalà is a company rooted in heritage, family traditions, and a love of the land, located in the Italian region of Puglia (also known as Apulia). After several years working in the fashion industry, the current head of the company, Spiros Borraccino, joined the family business. He is a third-generation olive grower, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Spyridon, who moved to Italy from Corfu, and his father, Nicola.
"Our grandfather was known as a dreamer and spent his life completely dedicated and loving to his family and the countryside," says Spiros. "I inherited many things from him. First and foremost, his name and his passion for farming and travel, but above all, he taught me to believe in my dreams. We inherited 10 hectares of olive groves on the Adriatic coast of Puglia from our grandparents, and we are grateful and proud of that!"
The olive grove primarily cultivates the Coratina olive variety, which produces an olive oil rich in fruitiness, with spicy and bitter notes. This indicates a very high concentration of polyphenols, known to be powerful antioxidants and the key to olive oil's health benefits. Oilalà also grows the Paranzana olive variety, which produces a delicious, lighter oil.
Under the inspiring leadership of Spiros Borraccino, the olive grove is run according to a philosophy of caring for the land combined with a passion for producing premium, high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Attention to detail is paramount at every stage of the process, from caring for the trees and soil, to harvesting the olives, processing, and bottling the oil. The Spiros brand is visible everywhere, even in the elegant design of the bottles.
The milling process is carried out in a state-of-the-art facility controlled exclusively by Oilalà, meaning quality can be closely monitored until the oil is safely bottled.
The result is an incredible extra virgin olive oil that has won numerous global awards for years, including the prestigious Evooleum Prize received in 2020. The oil's quality is appreciated not only by judges. Many Michelin-starred chefs worldwide have used Oilalà's oils in their restaurants, and it is the oil of choice in an impressive selection of five-star hotels worldwide.
Spiros: “It has always been my greatest desire to make the country's oil and delicacies known to everyone who seeks uncompromising quality. To those who love good food and care for their well-being.”
SORESA – the family behind CAIXEIRO 
Soresa is the Portuguese family business behind the Caixeiro brand. It is located in the Trás-os-Montes olive region in northern Portugal. The family has worked in olive cultivation for generations and, in 2015, combined this experience into a modern company focused entirely on quality, provenance, and sustainability. Their olive groves are located in the hills surrounding Santa Maria de Émeres near Valpaços, an area known for traditional varieties such as Cobrançosa, Madural, and Verdeal Transmontana.
What drives Soresa
Soresa combines local tradition with a clear vision of the future. The family has in-depth knowledge of the microclimate and soil, but only applies modern techniques when they contribute to better oil and cleaner production methods. The olives are carefully harvested and processed quickly to preserve their freshness and aromas. The oil is then cold-extracted and carefully blended to ensure a consistent flavor profile.
Caixeiro oil embodies the character of the region: fresh to medium fruity, with green notes, a slight bitterness, and a distinctive peppery accent. This profile is created by the combination of the mountain climate, traditional varietals, and a production process focused on minimal intervention and maximum purity.
Why we work with Soresa
Soresa aligns with The Olive Label's values because they operate based on three core principles:
- Origin and authenticity – a family that works with its own land, its own trees and full control over the process.
- Quality over volume – choices that always revolve around taste, freshness and natural stability.
- Sustainability as a starting point – organic approach, respect for soil and biodiversity, and a production process that is kept in-house as much as possible.
For us, Caixeiro represents an olive oil with a clear story, a recognizable regional style, and a producer who consciously chooses craftsmanship and long-term quality. That's why Soresa is part of our selection of growers.
DENTRI - Organic olive oil from one Greek estate
Near Ancient Olympia lies Botsas Estate: the family estate where Dentri extra virgin olive oil is produced. No industrial practices here, but farmers operate at nature's pace. The olive grove is a living ecosystem, where olive trees thrive alongside wild herbs and other fruit trees.
No pesticides, no artificial fertilizers, and minimal tillage. The trees stay strong, the soil healthy, and the olives concentrated in flavor and nutrients.
This is how Dentri olive oil is made
The olives are harvested early and picked by hand . This results in a lower yield but higher quality. Within hours of harvesting, they are cold-pressed to preserve aromas, polyphenols, and antioxidants.
This is not a neutral oil, but a distinct extra virgin olive oil for those who recognize quality.
Very limited edition
Dentri is deliberately produced in small quantities.
Harvest this season: only 720 bottles of the Koroneiki variant and only 520 bottles of the Blend
While supplies last. Each bottle comes from the same harvest and estate. Because olives are harvested once a year, this olive oil may be sold out for weeks or even months.
Why we choose Dentri
At The Olive Label, we only work with farmers who are transparent about what they do and why. Dentri fits that mold: no marketing, but craftsmanship you can taste.
This is olive oil as it was meant to be.