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Our grove is the perfect stop on your Grampians day trip, we welcome visitors every weekday (closed weekends and public holidays).

Drop in and meet the family, admire the magnificent mountain views and discover how our organic olive oil is made. This is the only place in Australia you will find our full range of award winning gourmet products in the one place, so go ahead and enjoy a platter and stock up your pantry!

Our grove was first named Grampian Olive Plantations Company when it was founded in 1943. New owners took over and renamed it "Toscana" in the early 1960s - honouring Italian involvement in the grove’s establishment and similarity in climate and scenery to the Toscana (Tuscany) region in Italy.

In 2015 we wanted to better reflect the beauty of the unique Grampians location in which our products are grown and produced. So we are now known as "Grampians Olive Co. - the home of Toscana". The name is a throwback to our grove’s original name "Grampian Olive Plantations Co."  The new look combines our two brands (Grampians Olive Estate & Toscana), reconnects with our roots and better communicates the origin of our products.

Olive oil is rich in antioxidants. Our organic olives are pressed on-site within hours of picking, which maximises antioxidants such as Vitamin E, phenolic compounds and carotenoids. Research has shown that antioxidants combat 'free radicals', helping to slow the ageing process and prevent various diseases. Antioxidants also contribute to the shelf-life of our oil and enrich its unique flavour.

Extra virgin olive oil is essentially a fruit juice! It is obtained when oil is extracted solely by mechanical means (no excessive heat or solvents are used) from fresh, good quality olive fruit. It must be free of any taste defects and have a free fatty acidity level less than 0.8%. We cold press our olives on site immediately once picked, achieving an acidity typically around 0.1% to 0.2%.

Cold-pressing is a term originating from the traditional screw type olive presses. Today it is generally accepted to mean that the temperature of the olives during mechanical processing does not exceed 27°C. Excess heat can increase the quantity of oil extracted, however this compromises its quality. For this reason, we always cold press our olives.

Heat, light, oxygen and time degrade olive oil. To retain the health benefits and flavour of our oil as long as possible you need to minimise the exposure to these four elements. We recommend storing our olive oil in a dark place with a relatively constant, cool temperature away from direct heat and sunlight. At home, a pantry is usually the best place. Always re-seal the container immediately after use and avoid leaving next to the stove as the oil quickly heats up. If you buy in bulk, a simple, practical way to reduce oxygen exposure is to decant into a bottle for everyday use and only open the tin occasionally to refill the bottle.

To maintain quality for longer we have recently introduced cask packaging for our oils  which keeps oil fresher as there is no oxygen exposure, offers the convenience of a tap and is BPA free.

Yes! Olive oil reduces low-density lipoproteins (bad cholesterol), improving the ratio of good cholesterol (high-density lipoproteins) to bad. This helps to lower the risk of heart disease.

While it’s important to be mindful of fats in your diet, not all fats are created equal. Olive oil is made up of healthy monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, which supports heart health by improving cholesterol levels and reducing inflammation. Unlike unhealthy trans fats or excessive saturated fats, olive oil provides essential nutrients that promote overall well-being.

Additionally, olive oil is packed with antioxidants and polyphenols, which have been linked to numerous health benefits, including lowering the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and even showing potential in inhibiting cancer cells. So, despite being a fat, olive oil is one of the healthiest choices you can make in your diet.

Yes we make our lemon pressed olive oil in a unique way which is extremely important to the resulting flavour. We use the traditional Italian agrumato method - we crush our organic olives together with whole lemons which means that the oil from the olives and from the lemon skins are extracted together. This produces a bold, zesty flavour superior to that of an oil made by infusing with lemon at a later time.

We are one of Australia's largest single estate producers of certified organic extra virgin olive oil. Usually - yes - we offer 15L casks and 20L tins of our certified organic extra virgin olive oil on our website. However, due to current stock shortages, only bottles are available at this time.