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About
The Corto Way
A whole new
world of fresh.
At Corto, we do right by our fruit, producing only the freshest and most honest olive oil around. Our farming family's food traditions reach back generations to Lucca, Italy. Knowing how fresh olive oil is supposed to taste created our passion for crafting exceptionally fresh Fall harvest olive oil at the peak of flavor. Come see what we’re all about.
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We’re here to make a difference.
Most olive oils use overripe fruit that’s fallen to the ground — but we don’t believe in cutting corners. Our one-of-a-kind approach guarantees only the freshest results.
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The Grove
...starting at the grove. While most olives are harvested long after their prime in the late winter, we gather ours in the fall, when they’re just turning from green to violet.
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The Mill
Then they’re cold-extracted in our state-of-the-art mill. And it’s all in a day’s work. The result?
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The Cellar
Stunningly-bright oil you’d have to taste to believe. And we do (each and every single batch). Once it passes the test, it’s stored in a special, climate-controlled cellar.
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The Package
And thanks to our unique FlavorLock™ Box which blocks harmful light and oxygen, it’ll stay 100% truly-fresh, right to the last drop.
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Brady
Co-Founder
Paul
Field Director
Tom
Partner
Rooted in Italy, raised in California.
As a family that originated in Lucca, Italy, we come from a long line of cooks (and people who, well, just love to eat). That’s why we believe our olive oil should be as transparent as we are: Nothing but goodness from grove to box. Because that’s what every chef, in every restaurant and home, deserves.
Honesty and quality from farm to table
Sourced from unique harvesting methods and packaged with eco-friendly designs, our dedication to honesty and quality shines through in every drop. Experience olive oil that's as genuine as our values, with no over-processing or hidden ingredients—just the best, straight from our farm to your table.
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Building a more sustainable future
Corto delivers the freshest, most antioxidant-rich olive oil while actively working toward a more sustainable future for California agriculture. From grove to mill to FlavorLock™ box, we are committed to protecting and preserving our most precious resources and local ecosystems while systematically reducing waste.
Carbon Impact
+ Energy Efficiency
Healthy Soils
+ Ecosystems
Water Conservation
+ Drought Tolerance
Environmentally-
Responsible Packaging
Waste
Reduction
Carbon Impact
+ Energy Efficiency
World production of olive oil actually absorbs the amount of carbon equivalent to 20 million vehicles annually. Plus, the majority of energy used to power our mill comes from solar, reaching 100% in the summer months and 70% in the winter months.
We are taking concrete steps to keep emissions from greenhouse gasses like CO2 as low as possible thanks to our use of solar power combined with our high-efficiency planting method, and FlavorLock™ bag-in-box packaging, which has been shown to have the lowest Global Warming Potential when compared to other packaging alternatives.
Not to mention the fact that olive trees store more CO2 than the entire olive oil production process emits.
Healthy Soils
+ Ecosystems
Corto’s determination to protect ecosystems and ensure the healthiest soils means we are constantly exploring new, innovative ways to manage both.
From planting crops that encourage indigenous pest-fighting insects to installing owl boxes, Corto continues to experiment with alternative modes of pest control.
Water Conservation
+ Drought Tolerance
Water from the mill is repurposed and recirculated to irrigate the cover crops that help keep our soil healthy.
Corto is committed to conserving one of California’s most precious-and endangered-resources: Water. Corto’s olive groves are maintained using 100% drip irrigation and water/soil moisture-monitoring probes that reduce water evaporation and increase efficiency - which is critically important in drought-prone areas. Olive trees are one of the most water-efficient crops in the world due to their high drought tolerance.
Environmentally-
Responsible Packaging
"Corto's (FlavorLock™) Box has a lower carbon footprint and (the oil) lasts longer too." — Lloyd Alter, Treehugger (Nov. 2021)
Corto products are available in two sustainable packaging formats: 500ml 100% recyclable glass bottles and our FlavorLock™ box. In addition to ensuring freshness and reducing spoilage (and waste!) caused by exposure to light, heat and air, our FlavorLock™ boxes have a significantly lower carbon footprint than other packaging.
Waste
Reduction
We strive to reduce waste throughout every stage of production, from the grove to the mill.
Corto is actively exploring new and different ways our pomace* can be put to use in our own operations for soil nutrition (shown below), as well as within other industries such as animal feed.
We also repurpose and recirculate water from the mill to irrigate cover crops, which in turn help amend our soil and keep it healthy.
*The skins and pits that remain after the oil is extracted from the olive.
Let’s go back to the beginning.
Come along as we travel back in time to get a glimpse of life in Italy, the farm, our family, and food that started it all.
I love the freshness and brightness of Corto oils. Freshness matters and makes a huge difference.
Chef Trevor
Richmond, Virginia
With Corto, I get the texture - the smoothness and creaminess - I seek in my pastas that I cannot get with other olive oils.
Chef Silvia
Brooklyn, New York
It was an easy choice to choose TRULY® over other oils. And the packaging in FlavorLock™ boxes makes so much sense.
Chef Reddy
Denver, Colorado
Oil coming from Italy to America - it would be so easy for the oil to change flavor. However with Corto, the flavors don't change.
Chef Silvia
Brooklyn, New York
There are a lot of misconceptions about olive oil. Knowledge is power. I hope that once people know the difference, they will embrace companies like Corto who are bringing fresh olive oil to our kitchens.
Chef Audrey
Boulder, Colorado
Using La Padella® definitely improved the dish. The moisture of the chicken cooked with this oil far exceeded my expectations. And it doesn’t burn in the pan!
Chef Anita
Yountville, California
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