Chiavalon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Truly an amazing experience - I can highly recommend it. I walked away with a lot more knowledge about olive oil and now I know how to determine which oils are not extra virgin olive oil. One of the owners introduced himself and welcomed us personally. All the staff were very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The food served afterwards was delicious and came as a big surprise. The olive oil is superb and their shop is a delight. If you are ever in the area, don’t miss out on the opportunity to book an experience or if that’s not possible, pop into their shop.

We visited the Chiavalon olive oil mill and had a truly unforgettable experience! From the very beginning, we were amazed by the stunning location – olive groves, beautiful views of the surrounding nature, and a meticulously maintained estate that creates a perfect setting for all olive oil lovers. We were welcomed by an incredibly friendly and professional staff member named Boško, who led the tasting with great knowledge, passion, and warmth. Every step was carefully executed – from the engaging presentation of the production process to the top-quality tasting of their oils. The flavors exceeded all expectations – rich, balanced, and truly unique. The service was outstanding, and the experience was complete and indescribable – educational, culinary, and emotional all at once. It’s clear that Chiavalon makes no compromises when it comes to quality, and every visitor can feel that. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for something more than just a typical tasting – you’ll leave with a full heart, broadened horizons, and of course, top-quality olive oil in your bag.

If you're ever in Istria and even remotely interested in food, agriculture, or just the art of living well — a visit to Chiavalon Olive Oil Estate is an absolute must. We had the pleasure of touring their beautiful olive groves and production facilities, and it was nothing short of inspiring. The experience was elevated by Boško, our guide, who was simply exemplary — warm, incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate about every detail of the olive oil-making process. He turned what could have been a standard tour into an engaging and memorable deep-dive into Istrian heritage and sustainable farming. The olive oil tasting was a true highlight — elegant, complex, and full of character. Each oil tells a story, and the Chiavalon team are true storytellers, producing world-class, award-winning oils with authenticity and pride. It’s not just olive oil; it’s liquid gold bottled with soul. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to understand why Chiavalon is considered among the best in the world — and after visiting, you won’t want to use anything else in your kitchen.

If you are in Istria, you should visit Chiavalon. We did the Taste Istria tasting and information session (all in English), and it was well, well worth the 30 euros (seriously - you get a ton of great information about olive oil production and quality, you get to taste all the oils, plus you get so much wine and a delicious Istrian spread of meats, cheeses, vegetables, and olives. What a steal!). We learned so much from Bosko - he is the best! He told us so much great information, plus he answered all of our questions. He even let us know how we could order the olive oil in the US. Thank you for a great afternoon, Bosko!!!!! Other random pros - they have plenty of parking on site, their bathrooms are very clean, they take credit cards, and the building is super cool and modern. Win/win all around!

We had the joy of being the first Olive Oil Tasters of 2025 at this gorgeous grove and mill. Genuinely a highlight of our trip to Croatia and the experience was unforgettable. We also got to meet one of the brothers who owns the organisation but the highlight (apart from the unbelievably good olive oil) was our guide and expert Boško. His knowledge, stories and experience made the tour and tasting so memorable. The local lunch spread, wine and produce is such a thoughtful touch and is a testament to the value that Chiavalon put on being part of this community. This is a must do activity if you are in the region and definitely worth every penny!

We had an olive oil tasting here. This olive oil company is family owned and is using untraditional processes for this region because they cold press young olives in September vs riped olives in the December January timeframe. Chiavalon has many olive oil options for many types of uses and palates.  Definitely worth a visit if you want to learn more about the olive oil tasting. A few but not all of the oils are available in the USA. The staff is comfortable communicating in English.

Wow. What an experience, the best tasting experience, better than a wine tasting and you get wine. Now I really appreciate extra virgin olive oil. Must do!!!

Do yourself a favor and stop for a tasting. The gal giving our tasting was extremely knowledgeable. Her sweet disposition made our experience fun. We learned about the local orchards, how to taste and tell 100% extra virgin oil from mixed oil. We learned about the importance of cold pressing and polyphenols. One of the highlights of our trip.