Our Story
R.S KOLI is a family-owned olive oil producer rooted in the traditions of Albanian agriculture, based in the fertile Sulova region of Elbasan.
Our story begins with a deep respect for the land and its native olive trees, shaped by a climate and soil that give our oil its distinctive character. From the very beginning, our focus has been simple: to produce extra virgin olive oil of the highest quality, obtained directly from olives through purely mechanical processes, preserving their natural integrity and purity.
OUR STORY
How It All Began
Certifications
Our ISO standards
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 22000:2018
ISO 45001
ISO 9001:2015
Family heritage photo gallery
“The grove does not hurry; it teaches patience the way good oil takes time.”
“Our hands remember what the textbooks forget about the land.”
“Tradition is not a chain; it is the thread that ties one harvest to the next.”
“Every bottle carries a season, a slope, and the quiet work of mornings before dawn.”
“We press cold because heat is easy; preserving character takes restraint.”
“From Elbasan soil to your table: roots first, then craft, then trust.”
The Journey of Pure Olive Oil
From Grove to Table
Sun-Kissed Selection
Harvesting
The journey begins in carefully tended groves, where olives are hand-selected at optimal ripeness to preserve their natural expression.
Purity in Every Olive
Washing & Sorting
The olives are gently cleaned and sorted, ensuring only the highest quality fruit continues through the process.
Gentle Pressing
Crushing & Malaxation
They are then slowly crushed into a fresh green paste, allowing the natural aromas and richness to fully develop.
Liquid Gold Revealed
Extraction
Through ancient and modern alchemy, oil parts from pulp and water, emerging pure and luminous. The first taste carries the grove’s aroma, the sun’s warmth, and the season’s soul.
Sealed for Freshness
Bottling & Packaging
Using modern mechanical methods, oil is separated without heat, preserving its purity, flavor, and nutritional value.
Cold-Pressed for Pure Flavor
Tradition Meets Innovation
We believe in the perfect marriage of Albanian tradition and modern innovation. Great olive oil is not created, it is carefully revealed.
Our oil is obtained solely through mechanical means using Cold-Press Technology. We utilize the advanced Polat PCZ 80 machinery, which extracts oil without increasing processing temperatures. This ensures that the natural aroma, flavor, and bioactive compounds of the olive are perfectly preserved.