When it comes to producing high-quality olive oil, every step of the process matters—from the way the olives are grown to the methods used in pressing and storage. At Masseria, we are committed to maintaining the integrity and freshness of our olive oil through meticulous storage practices.

Bottling Multiple Times a Year: Ensuring Peak Freshness

Olive oil, unlike wine, does not improve with age. Instead, its quality degrades over time when exposed to air, light, and heat. To ensure our customers receive the freshest product possible, Masseria bottles its olive oil multiple times throughout the year. This approach helps preserve the vibrant flavors and nutritional properties, providing an exceptional experience every time a tin is opened.

In the olive oil industry, it’s common to bottle the entire harvest all at once. However, once bottled, the clock on oxidation starts ticking. By the time the oil reaches the customer, it may have already spent months degrading in quality, leading to the breakdown of beneficial compounds like polyphenols and antioxidants. At Masseria, we avoid this by bottling in small batches throughout the year, minimizing the time the oil spends oxidizing. This ensures that every tin is filled with fresh, aromatic olive oil that retains its full nutritional value.

The Benefits of Small 500mL Containers

In addition to our bottling schedule, Masseria takes extra steps to protect the quality of our olive oil by packaging it in small 500mL containers. This size is not just convenient; it’s also crucial for maintaining the oil’s freshness and flavor.

Smaller containers have several advantages over larger ones. First, they reduce the amount of time the olive oil is exposed to air after the container is opened. Once olive oil is exposed to oxygen, it begins to oxidize, which can lead to a loss of flavor and nutritional value. By packaging our olive oil in 500mL tins, we ensure that the product is used up within a shorter time frame, reducing the risk of oxidation.

Moreover, smaller containers are easier to store in a cool, dark place, further protecting the oil from light and heat—two other factors that can degrade olive oil. The 500mL size is also perfect for everyday use, ensuring that our customers can enjoy the freshest olive oil without worrying about it going stale before they finish the container.

Using Argon Gas and Climate-Controlled Storage for Peak Freshness
At Masseria, preserving the freshness and quality of our olive oil is paramount. After pressing, the oil is stored in state-of-the-art, climate-controlled silos where it is protected from light, heat, and air until we are ready to bottle. To further safeguard its integrity, we use argon gas, an inert substance that does not react with other materials. By creating a protective barrier between the oil and the air, argon gas significantly reduces the risk of oxidation—a primary factor that can cause olive oil to go rancid. This meticulous process helps maintain the vibrant flavor, rich aroma, and high levels of beneficial compounds like polyphenols and antioxidants, ensuring that every tin of Masseria olive oil reaches you in peak condition, just as nature intended.

 A Commitment to Quality at Every Step

Masseria’s storage process is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver the freshest, highest-quality olive oil to our customers. This meticulous approach ensures that every tin of Masseria olive oil is as fresh and flavorful as the day it was pressed, bringing you the best that nature has to offer in every drop.