Šibiba

Name Šibiba was founded by location groves Šibiba in Saint Kirin, a village near Vodnjan. Location Šibiba named after grape varieties Muscat Cibib (Zibibbo, Muscat of Alexandria), who grew grapes in a vineyard in the area. The location is ideal for growing olives and the microclimate of the area 'Vodnjan maslinarskog circle' which is traditionally grown olive oil which is considered the best in the world.

The first olive trees were planted in 2004. as a kind of experiment site. Already the first harvest, with 42 kg of fruits, showed exceptional results, and the proportions of varieties in the blend (Istrian stone marten, Buza, Leccino and Pendolino), their different time periods of the characteristics of varieties and teroara, give oil Šibiba specific recognition.

Good results vintage 2007 and 2008 are the main impetus to the decision of the owner (OPG Biserka Banković-Akelić) the expansion of plantations. Oil Šibiba Classic 2008 received a gold medal at the Wine and olive oil in a castle.

After a year of planning and preparation, the fall of 2009 planted 950 more trees. In the spring of 2010 plans to expand plantations to a total of 1300 trees.

In early 2009, submitted a request for production of organic extra virgin olive oil. Made the initial steps and 14.03.2009. completed the first professional supervision on all plots. OPG receives a decision on registration in the Register of the organic production of agricultural products and the Republic of Croatia with the right production, processing and trade of organic products. During three years of monitoring certifiers AgriBioCert will accompany each part of oil production, from cultivation, harvesting, processing and filling.

In October 2009, Šibiba extra virgin olive oil obtained the rights to use labels to the European Vegetarian Union , V-code (V-label) in the category of Vegan and so became the first olive oil labeled V-label in Croatia. V-mark guarantees all vegetarians and vegans absence of any ingredients životinj Skog origin Šibiba oil. This label in Europe currently use 88 manufacturers / distributors to over 1000 items. In Croatia, the label used by 5 manufacturers / distributors.

Šibiba can taste the few restaurants in Croatia and will be available in specialty stores or directly from the manufacturer. For now, limited quantities per customer ...