Our founder, Giulio Bertrand, is considered as the ‘Father of Olive Oil’ in South Africa as he paved the way for the local olive oil industry as we know it today. In 1994, he imported 17 superior Italian olive varieties, started a wonderful partnership with the Olive Oil Institute in Perugia and planted 42 hectares of olive trees on our rocky soils. The estate’s first extra virgin olive oils were released into the market in 1998.
We are proud to offer a unique range of award-winning extra virgin olive oils and a balsamic vinegar, made in the purest way possible, with zero additives.
Our extra virgin olive oils are not only rich in flavour and quality, but high in polyphenols, antioxidants, and good fats – making it a delicious complement to a healthy lifestyle. Our balsamic vinegar is produced in Modena using traditional Italian methods and bottled right here at Morgenster.
