Centuries-old olive trees in
a privileged area
of ​​the Costa Brava

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Fontclara, a story
of passion and love

The story of Fontclara is one of love at first sight. Roland Zanotelli's love for the Empordà region, its landscape, its flora, its traditions, its land, its gastronomy, and, of course, its olive groves.

From this love story with the centuries-old olive trees he found planted on the estate in the municipality of Palau-Sator, the Fontclara extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) was born, made from Arbequina, Picual, Fantoio and Argudell varieties.

A tireless entrepreneur, he quickly began marketing Fontclara olive oil around the world. A unique and limited-edition collection, each vintage, that has been embraced and praised by international gourmets, as well as receiving critical acclaim.

Indeed, Fontclara EVOO already boasts numerous awards from international competitions and, more importantly, the support of a loyal public eager to experience the essence of Empordà on their palate.

An extension of land, which increases year after year, will allow for increased production of liters of oil in the coming years, and in the future the integration of complementary products into the Fontclara catalog is also planned.

But that's another story…

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Sustainability and innovation: the DNA of Fontclara

The farm's sustainable approach is a hallmark of Fontclara. The extra virgin olive oil is produced respectfully and organically, under the supervision of the Catalan Council for Organic Agricultural Production, which guarantees compliance with all applicable regulations.

Currently, around 8,000 olive trees are cultivated on 60 hectares of land, many of them centuries old. The olives grown include the Arbequina, Picual, Argudell, and Fantoio varieties (the latter is not yet in production), of which only the best specimens are preserved after a meticulous manual selection process.

They are processed immediately after harvesting in the same olive mill on the estate with a Mori mill, from Italy, the latest technology to optimize the quality of the oil.

What's so special about our cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil?

Passion for the best product

Fontclara Extra Virgin Olive Oil is grown and harvested on our own estate, organic, and cold-pressed in our own mill, with natural decantation. In short: all the ingredients for a premium extra virgin olive oil that makes all the difference in any dish.

Homegrown

It is made with the best olives that grow on centuries-old olive trees in the Empordà region, hand-selected to always achieve excellence.

An extraordinary elixir

The two Fontclara single-varietal wines (Arbequina and Argudell) have been awarded prizes in the most prestigious international competitions in the sector.

The production of Fontclara extra virgin olive oils

The Arbequina, Picual, Fantoio, and Argudell olives are harvested green in late September or early October. Only the finest specimens are kept, after a meticulous hand-selection process, to avoid any alteration in the oil's nuances.

They are processed immediately in the same olive mill on the estate, where they are also stored in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, and bottled only on demand.

In this way, the entire production process of Fontclara extra virgin olive oil takes place on the same estate and immediately after the harvest, thus guaranteeing the preservation of the organoleptic characteristics of the best extra virgin olive oil.

Awards and distinctions

The Fontclara team

The Fontclara team has a common goal, which goes far beyond producing the best extra virgin olive oil: to educate and share all the secrets about this oil and its territory with all those who share this passion with Roland Zanotelli, founder of Fontclara, and Nuri Torrent, brand director.

That's why the Swiss businessman immediately made his estate available for this initiative, hosting experiences related to this elixir in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, as visitors are received in his own home. "Our goal is not only to sell a product, but also to promote an oil and a region that we are truly passionate about," Zanotelli emphasizes.