Olive Lexicon
The olive is one of the world's oldest cultivated plants and has shaped the landscapes and traditions of the Mediterranean for thousands of years. But what makes an exceptional extra virgin olive oil? Which olive varieties exist, how does an olive tree grow, and how can you recognise outstanding quality?
Our Olive Encyclopedia offers valuable insights, fascinating background information and practical knowledge about olives, olive oil and olive trees – clearly explained and continuously expanded.
Verdeal
Verdeal is a traditional Portuguese olive variety group with several regional variants (e.g. Verdeal Transmontana, Verdeal de Serpa, Verdeal do Alentejo). The name means ‘the green one’ and refers to the high chlorophyll content of the fruit.
- Medium-sized olive
- Distinctly green and fruity
- Very high polyphenol content
Vitamins
Vitamins in olives:
- Vitamin E, secondary plant substances
Vitamins in extra virgin olive oil:
- Vitamin E, vitamin K, antioxidants
Vouves
OLIVE TREE OF VOUVES
- Age: approx. 3,000–4,000 years old
- One of the most scientifically studied ancient olive trees
- Still bears olives today
- Located in the village of Vouves, western Crete