The Trovatello’s main production involves premix concrete and quarrying in Melbourne. Hence the impressive tower of concrete complete with olive emblem at the entrance to the Kyneton property. The whole place is a testament to the family’s hard work and commitment to produce the very best. “One of the reasons we hold our olive oil weekend in June is so people can appreciate what fresh oil is like,” Sandra says. “You get people who typically buy in the supermarket and they taste this and say, ‘gee, it’s totally different’. Even people who buy fresh oil sometimes do the wrong thing with it like keeping on the benchtop next to the stove. Oil is very sensitive to light and heat. It should to be kept in a nice cold, dark place for no longer than 18 months.” “You don’t have to buy our oil, but do buy new season Australian olive oil because it is fresh and rich in everything,” Sam adds. “ What the Italians and Greeks send us is two or three years old. They keep the best for themselves.” In oils maybe, but not all exports. Kyneton Olives, 2090 Kyneton-Heathcote Rd, Barfold is open from 10am to 4pm daily www.kynetonoliveoil.com.au, phone (03) 9384 6338 ■
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