THE HOUSE
A Millennia-Old Legacy
20 M

Ancestral spacing

Inherited from Carthaginian plantations, a sustainable model that preserves resources and biodiversity.
+2,000 years

Millennia of expertise

Since the Carthaginian era, Byzacena has been a land of olive trees. Our groves perpetuate this ancestral heritage.

OUR EXPERTISE

A millennia-old balance

EARLY HARVEST

EARLY HARVEST

Olives picked early in their ripeness for a richness in polyphenols and a unique aromatic intensity.
Hand-picking

Hand-picking

Each fruit is carefully selected, respecting the tree and preserving all the fruit's quality.
Ethics & respect for nature

Ethics & respect for nature

Pesticide-free agriculture, cold pressing, biodiversity, and zero waste: a balance between tradition and modernity.
A taste that brings people together

A taste that brings people together

A premium olive oil that unites cultures, passions, and emotions, blending gastronomy, health, and authenticity.

COMMITMENTS & VALUES

demand, respect, and transparency

PROTECT A FRAGILE ECOSYSTEM

PROTECT A FRAGILE ECOSYSTEM

At Terra Byzacena, the land is at the heart of everything. Each olive tree grows in natural balance, respecting Byzacena's sandy soils and its biodiversity.

  • Pesticide-free agriculture, respecting biodiversity and sandy soils.
  • Preservation of a traditional low-density olive grove model (20 m spacing).
  • Valorization of olive by-products to move towards a zero-waste model.

SUPPORT HERITAGE AGRICULTURE

SUPPORT HERITAGE AGRICULTURE

At Terra Byzacena, the olive tree is a story of heart and family. We work hand in hand with those who have protected this expertise for generations.

  • Exclusively family-owned farms: we only work with heirs of ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation.
  • Fair remuneration: We guarantee fair recognition of producers' work to ensure the sustainability of their business.
  • Vibrant rural fabric: we contribute to maintaining a local economy where the olive tree remains the cultural and social pillar of the region.

CHOOSE EXCELLENCE OVER EFFICIENCY

CHOOSE EXCELLENCE OVER EFFICIENCY

The quality of our oil allows for no compromise. We favor demanding methods to offer an exceptional product, rich in benefits and flavors.

  • Premium methods: we use early harvesting, hand-picking, and cold-pressing to preserve all polyphenols.
  • Superior nutritional qualities: our priority is to obtain an oil with incomparable antioxidant and sensory properties.
  • Complete transparency: we are committed to rigorous traceability and adherence to the strictest production standards.

PASSING ON A MILLENNIAL HERITAGE

PASSING ON A MILLENNIAL HERITAGE

Terra Byzacena is the bridge between ancient civilizations and the world of tomorrow. Each bottle is a tribute to the history etched into our lands.

  • Highlighting History: we honor the Carthaginian, Roman, and Byzantine heritage visible in the ruins of Sufetula or Thysdrus.
  • Intergenerational Link: Our practices connect today's farming families with the principles of the agronomist Magon.
  • Responsibility for tomorrow: we are committed to passing on a living, sustainable and respected olive grove to future generations.