MMO Estate Spanish
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Gold Winner
2025 Australian International Olive Awards
Variety
Spanish Picual, Arbequina
Region
Surf Coast, Victoria
Harvest
June 11, 2026
Tasting notes
In your glass
Estate-grown Picual and Arbequina from Mt Moriac's basalt soils on the Surf Coast.
Aromas
Fresh green olive, with hints of artichoke and tomato leaf.
On the palate
Balanced herbaceous notes; medium body, smooth and velvety.
The finish
Lingering pungency and black pepper.
Try it with
Tomatoes, grilled meats, potatoes, bread for dipping.
Where it's grown
Sweeter
Surf Coast
Landscape
The hinterland behind the coast, on Mt Moriac's mineral-rich basalt soils.
Climate
Cool hinterland, cooled by coastal air.
In the glass
Softer, rounder oils with less bite.
Sweeter
Surf Coast
Spicier
Bellarine Peninsula
Stronger
Otway Ranges
How it's grown
Sustainability
Sheep-grazed groves
Rotational grazing manages the grass and fertilises the trees.
Living soil
Prunings mulched and composted back under the trees.
Native plantings
Planted through the grove to encourage biodiversity.
Nothing wasted
Pulp composted on site; olive pits fuel the press.
Sun & rain powered
Oil store and office run on solar and captured rainwater.
Best Before Date
Know what you're pouring
Not all olive oil is equal.
Grown on Victoria's Surf Coast, milled close to the grove and tested every harvest. Here's how that compares with what's usually on the shelf.
| Feature | GRO | Imported EVOO | Light olive oil | Seed oils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra virgin grade The top grade: mechanically extracted, no refining | ||||
| Australian grown | Varies | Varies | ||
| Harvest date on the bottle | Varies | Rarely | Rarely | |
| Polyphenols tested & published | Rarely | Rarely | Rarely | |
| Unrefined No heat or chemical refining | Rarely | |||
| Spray-free groves | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
| Bottled to order | Varies | Varies | Varies | |
| Award-winning grower | Platinum '25 | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Comparisons describe typical products in each category, not specific brands.