Olive Leaves in Olive Oil: A Journey to Liquid Gold
What olive leaves have to do with a good day
The workday is over. You sink into the chair by the dining table. Time for something nourishing. Light. Healthy. Easy.
With the first bite, it should whisk you away to a world of holidays. To Mediterranean hills, with vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see.
Between the shade-giving cypress trees, the scent of orange groves and ripe lemons lingers in the warm air. Kissed by the sun.
Feel Italy. Its landscape. Its olive trees.
You’re right there, surrounded by thousands of olive leaves that hint at the distinctive taste of aromatic olives.
La dolce vita.
The power of olive leaves
Olive oil is so much more than cold-pressed olives in a bottle.
Did you know that some of its magic lies in the olive leaves?
Even when they’re carefully removed after harvest, a small amount remains—and is processed along with the olives.
The amount of olive leaves makes a difference. It shapes the oil’s character and comes through in its balanced flavour.
Just one percent olive leaves is enough to create intense, green notes. Increase the proportion during processing, and their influence on the overall taste becomes even more pronounced.
But when it comes to the right amount of olive leaves, there’s no simple right or wrong. A good oil is defined by so much more:
True to its region.
Distinctive in character.
And authentic—ready to whisk you away to the pleasures of the Mediterranean.
LIVA olive oil from Liguria contains a carefully balanced amount of olive leaves. The family’s dedication and decades of experience make it possible.
Gina and Marco make LIVA oil truly distinctive.
Tipico italiano.
Olive leaves and aroma
Olive leaves play their part in the oil’s characteristic flavour.
The aroma of an olive oil comes from the quality of the olives and a carefully balanced amount of leaves working together. Tastes may differ, but that fruity note is key to pure enjoyment.
Add a pleasantly bitter, gently peppery finish—and there it is: the Italian zest for life.
It’s contagious. And full of energy.
First-class quality from Taggiasca olive trees—and a family’s passion
In Liguria’s Merula Valley, a couple with experience and passion passed down through generations makes a traditional oil that stands apart. You can taste the difference in every drop of LIVA oil.
The family knows the pure taste of sun-ripened Taggiasca olives. That’s why they use only this special variety for LIVA oil.
They’re processed with a carefully considered amount of olive leaves.
The result is a delicate composition: a mild, elegant taste that gently delights the palate. Without pronounced bitterness or a sharp bite, a subtle sweetness develops, with a fine hint of almond. The finish reveals notes of select herbs.
Captivatingly fruity aromas unfold in layers across a silky texture, creating an exceptional tasting experience.
Delicate. Harmonious.
And intense. Just like Italy itself.
Il gusto italiano.
Olive leaves and colour
Olive leaves have more to offer. They leave their mark on the oil’s appearance, too.
They bring it to life.
LIVA oil: liquid gold, streaming into the light from its dark bottle.
Olive oil lovers appreciate its rich, vibrant colour as it drapes the salad in a silky sheen.
Connoisseurs know that the chlorophyll in olive leaves contributes to this deep hue. Together with the olives’ aromas, it creates a grassy, fruity profile that speaks to the senses at first sight and first taste.
It awakens every sense.
This distinctive palette paints a picture of Italy in the sunshine.
Bringing Italian spirit to the plate.
And capturing the colour of pure joy.
Felicità.
Olive leaves and quality
A thousand tiny leaves. A remarkable effect.
They’re part of a process where the timing of cultivation and harvest is everything.
When the olive leaves are still robust and lush, it’s time to harvest the tree’s green and black fruit, too. Patience and a feel for the right moment pay off.
When the olives are ripe and juicy, they fall into the nets. From there, they’re quickly taken for processing—and finally transformed into liquid gold.
That’s how olive oil is made in all its natural simplicity. Carefully produced, with quality at its heart.
When a long shelf life brings peace of mind, you can savour every moment without a worry—even two years later.
Lean back, relax. Take your time. And enjoy.
Tempo senza fine.
A family with heart—and the finest olive leaves
When we opened Café LIVA, we had the pleasure of meeting Marco and Gina from Liguria—people you don’t soon forget.
A couple with conviction, experience and passion.
In every word they shared about the story of LIVA oil, you could feel the dedication that goes into every drop.
Every family member helps perfect the process in every detail. It’s knowledge passed down from their great-grandparents. Every movement familiar. Every generation bringing its own standards of quality.
That’s why they use purely mechanical methods, without unnecessary extra steps. Olives in their natural state, from trees whose proud leaves form a protective canopy.
If you picture a spirited, sun-kissed family whose hard work is accompanied by song, you wouldn’t be far from the truth.
The result is an oil infused with that same vitality.
O sole mio.
A recipe that makes you want to dance
When olive oil becomes a delicacy and your taste buds start dancing with every bite.
That’s when you know: it’s just what your evening needed.
Something nourishing. Light. Healthy. Easy.
There are countless recipes where the quality of the olive oil can make or break the flavour. Here’s one that could hardly be more Italian—familiar, yet full of surprises:
A dish where olive oil takes centre stage. With the first bite, it opens the door to another world: Mediterranean hills, sun-drenched vineyards and that easy feeling that tastes of the South.
Buon appetito!
The invisible magic
Give yourself over to the power of olive leaves.
Breathe in the scent of heady aromas.
Let the magical, luminous colours wash over you.
Enjoy the reassurance of lasting quality.
And dance like the Italian family.
With LIVA olive oil.
Da capo al fine.
LIVA is our own extra virgin olive oil from Liguria: mild, natural and made in small batches from our own harvest in north-western Italy. You’ll find it in the display case at Café LIVA in St. Gilgen – or we ship it straight to your door.
