Trasparenza Marina is an organic extra virgin olive oil produced by Mate Olive Oil in Istria, Croatia. It belongs to the medium-fruity category, and its label is inspired by the color of the sea visible from the mill.
It is made from Leccino and Pendolino olives. The producer follows organic farming practices, harvesting the olives by hand and processing them within a few hours to preserve their natural aromas and freshness.
The aroma is fresh, with notes of fresh almond, hazelnut, and green banana. An initially mild sweetness gives way to gentle, lingering pungency, accompanied by light, balanced bitterness. The finish reveals nutty notes, white pepper, and cardoon.
Its harmonious profile is particularly suited to use without heating, as a finishing oil for raw fish and other fish and seafood dishes.
Producer
Mate Olive Oil is a family-run olive mill founded in 1994 in Zambratija, near Umag. The founder, Mate Vekić, planted his first olive trees and started the mill at the age of 75.
Today, his daughter Aleksandra has taken over the management, integrating modern processing and bottling techniques while preserving the traditional approach to production. They own about 27,500 olive trees spread over 69 hectares and produce several single-varietal and blended oils, including Bianca Bellezza, Timbro Istriano, Viola Tonda, and the Trasparenza Marina blend, all from organic production. Alongside a strong commitment to tradition, Mate stands out for its ecological approach — olives are handpicked and processed quickly after harvesting in a modern mill, and the oils are certified as organic extra virgin.