Contact Info
LOCATION: Oudemuragie Road, De Rust
OWNER: Rob Still
CONTACT: Louwrens Storm
WEB: www.derustica.co.za
EMAIL: sales@derustica.co.za
TEL: 044 241 2177
FACEBOOK: @derustica
INSTAGRAM: @derusticaolive
Technical Info
NUMBER OF TREES: 80,000
TERROIR/SOILS: Sandy, Loam, Clay
CULTIVARS: Arbequina, Frantoio, Coratina, Favalosa, Kalamata, Koroneiki, Chemlali, Mission, Barnea, Picual
STYLES: Delicate, Medium, Intense
OTHER PRODUCTS: Table Olives - Nocellara
Experiences
SALES: Weekdays 8am – 4pm, Sat 9am – 3pm.
EVOO TASTING: Tasting Tours, Mon – Sat, 11am, bookings essential
RESTAURANT: Mon to Fri, 9am - 4pm
ACCOMMODATION: Self-catering
OTHER ACTIVITIES: Cycling
Tasting Notes
De Rustica Estate Delicate EVOO: Well balanced, herbaceous Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Positive attributes: Green olive, grass, olive leaf.
De Rustica Estate Medium EVOO: Well balanced, fresh, herbaceous Extra Virgin Olive Oil with lively pepper. Positive attributes: Green olive, olive leaf, almond, tomato, artichoke.
De Rustica Estate Intense EVOO: Well balanced EVOO with good complexity and fresh green aromas. Positive attributes: Green olive, olive leaf, grass, herbs, artichoke.
History & Culture
De Rustica, situated in the heart of the Klein Karoo, is an olive farm of global acclaim. The honour of being named the “best olive oil in the world” was conferred upon our Estate Collection Single Cultivar Coratina EVOO by connoisseurs and experts in the field. Visitors intrigued by the intricate world of olives, olive oil production, and the journey from tree to bottle are invited to our informative olive tour. Our Karoo half-lambin-a-box is for sale in our tasting room and our restaurant offers culinary creations with enchanting panoramas of our olive groves. Stay over and indulge at our Asher Stable Stay Guesthouse.
Awards 2023
Voted Best EVOO in the World - EVOOLEUM
🥇Gold - SAO (Delicate) - Arbequina
🥇Gold - SAO (Medium) - Estate Collection Frantoio
🥇Gold - SAO (Medium) - Estate Medium
🥇Gold - SAO (Intense) - Estate Intense
🥇Gold - SAO (Intense) - Estate Collection Coratina
🥇Gold - NY IOOC (Medium) - Collection Coratina
🥇Gold - NY IOOC (Medium) - Collection Frantoio
🥇Gold (x2) - AITC (Medium) - Estate Collection Coratina
🥇Gold (x2) - AITC (Medium) - Estate Collection Frantoio
Special Mention - SdO (Medium) - Favolosa