Sfax · Tunisia · Since Antiquity
CARTHA
OLIVAExtra Virgin Olive Oil
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From the ancient groves of Sakiet Ezzit, Sfax — where Carthaginian farmers first pressed the Chemlali olive into liquid gold — we carry 3,000 years of heritage into every bottle.
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Extra Virgin · First Cold Press
Sfax · Tunisia · Mediterranean
Chemlali Variety · Sakiet Ezzit
EU Organic Certified · BIO
Hand-Harvested · No Additives
From the Legacy of Hannibal
Worldwide Shipping · 40+ Countries
Rich in Polyphenols · Award Winning
Extra Virgin · First Cold Press
Sfax · Tunisia · Mediterranean
Chemlali Variety · Sakiet Ezzit
EU Organic Certified · BIO
Hand-Harvested · No Additives
From the Legacy of Hannibal
Worldwide Shipping · 40+ Countries
Rich in Polyphenols · Award Winning
The Bottles
Seen. Desired.Remembered.
CARTHA OLIVA
Extra Virgin Olive Oil · Product of Tunisia
Chemlali
Variety
< 0.5%
Acidity
27°C
Cold Press Max
24 h
Grove to Press
Collection
Three expressions.
One terroir.
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Single-origin. First cold press. Bottled at source in Sfax, Tunisia.
Chemlali · Sfax
Heritage Classic
Fruity & Balanced. Green apple, fresh herbs, gentle peppery finish. The everyday luxury of Sfax.
€ 24 / 500ml
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Signature
Chemlali · Sakiet Ezzit
Prestige Reserve
Green almond, artichoke, long peppery finish. From our oldest 200-year-old trees. Exceptional polyphenol concentration.
€ 38 / 500ml
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Chemlali · Bold Press
Intenso
Bold & Peppery. Intense, complex, powerful. Made for chefs and connoisseurs who demand character in every drop.
€ 42 / 750ml
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SFAX
Sfax · Tunisia · Mediterranean Coast
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30M+
Olive Trees
415K
Hectares
#1
Africa's Largest
The Territory
Born in the
land of Hannibal
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The Sfax governorate is home to the world's greatest concentration of olive cultivation. Its limestone-rich soil, dry Mediterranean heat, and ancient Chemlali variety combine to produce an oil unlike anything else on earth.
Sakiet Ezzit Grove
Our home estate — 45 hectares of century-old Chemlali trees in Sakiet Ezzit, the olive heart of Sfax. Every bottle of Cartha Oliva begins here.
Carthage Heritage
814 BC — Phoenician founders brought systematic olive cultivation to North Africa. Our brand carries that Punic legacy, unbroken for three millennia.
On-Estate Cold Press
Harvest to bottle in under 24 hours. Our extraction facility sits inside the grove — eliminating transport oxidation and preserving maximum polyphenols.
Port of Sfax · Worldwide
From the ancient port that once traded Punic amphora across the Mediterranean, Cartha Oliva ships to 40+ countries in Europe, the Americas, and the Gulf.
How We Do It
From grove
to your table
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Hand Harvest
Each November, our Chemlali olives are hand-picked at exact ripeness. No machines. No bruising.
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Rush to Press
Olives reach our on-estate mill within 4 hours of harvest — maximum freshness, zero oxidation.
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Cold Extraction
Extracted below 27°C. Every polyphenol, antioxidant, and aromatic compound is preserved intact.
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Lab Certified
Every batch tested independently. Acidity, peroxides, polyphenols — all guaranteed before bottling.
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Bottle at Source
Sealed and boxed in our facility in Sfax. Then shipped directly to your door — from our grove to your table.
صفاقس
Sfax · صفاقس
The Olive
Capital of the World
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Sfax — Tunisia's second city and greatest agricultural force — is home to over 30 million olive trees across 415,000 hectares. For centuries it has been the world's single greatest concentration of olive cultivation.
The neighbourhood of Sakiet Ezzit — where our groves grow — is at the very heart of this ancient olive belt. The Chemlali olive, indigenous to Sfax, has grown here unchanged since Punic times.
Cartha Oliva is named for Qart-ḥadašt — Carthage, the great Phoenician city — honouring the civilization that made Tunisia the olive heartland of the ancient world.
814 BC
Carthage Founded
Phoenician settlers establish Carthage. Systematic olive cultivation spreads across the North African coast.
200 AD
Roman Tunisia
Tunisia becomes the Roman Empire's largest olive oil exporter. Amphorae from Sfax discovered across Europe.
9th C
Arab Scholars Record
Arab geographers document the extraordinary Jenen olive gardens surrounding Sfax — "a sea of silver leaves."
2024
Cartha Oliva
That 3,000-year thread reaches the world's finest tables. The legacy of Sfax, bottled.
Sfax in Numbers
30M+
Olive Trees
415K
Hectares
3000
Years History
#1
Africa
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PRODUCT OF TUNISIA
Proudly made in Sfax · Sakiet Ezzit
The Chemlali Olive
Indigenous to the Sfax region, the Chemlali olive is one of the world's rarest and most prized varieties. Its small, dense fruit produces an oil of extraordinary intensity — rich in polyphenols, with a signature green almond nose and a long, peppery finish. It grows nowhere else on earth quite like it grows in Sakiet Ezzit.
EU Organic
Certified BIO by European Union standards. Zero pesticides. Zero synthetic inputs.
First Cold Press
Extracted below 27°C. All polyphenols and antioxidants preserved in full.
Award Winning
Gold Medal, Global Olive Oil Awards 2023. Recognized among the world's finest oils.
Lab Certified
Every batch independently tested. Acidity, peroxides and polyphenols guaranteed.
Luxury Packaging
Matte black bottle. Gold foil embossing. Gift box with Punic ornament. An object of beauty.
Voices
What the world
is saying
Questions
Frequently asked
What makes Cartha Oliva different from supermarket olive oil? +
Supermarket oils are industrial blends from multiple countries, processed for shelf stability over years. Cartha Oliva is single-estate, single-origin Chemlali from Sakiet Ezzit, Sfax — cold-pressed within 24 hours. No blending. No additives. No compromise.
What is the Chemlali variety and why is it special? +
Chemlali is an indigenous olive variety native to the Sfax region of Tunisia. It is small, dense, and extraordinarily rich in polyphenols — the natural antioxidants responsible for olive oil's health benefits and characteristic peppery bite. It is the DNA of Cartha Oliva.
Do you ship to Europe and worldwide? +
Yes. We ship across the European Union, UK, North America, the Gulf states, and 40+ countries worldwide. Our packaging is engineered for transport. Wholesale, distributor, and restaurant inquiries are warmly welcomed.
Is Cartha Oliva certified organic? +
Yes. Our estate has been certified organic since 2018 by both Tunisian ONAGRI and EU BIO standards. No synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers. Ever. The soil of Sakiet Ezzit has been farmed without chemicals since our family began cultivating it.
What is the shelf life and how should I store it? +
Best consumed within 18 months of harvest. Store in a cool, dark place away from heat and light — never in the refrigerator. Every bottle carries the harvest date so you always know its exact age and provenance.
Do you offer gift sets or corporate orders? +
Yes. We offer premium gift sets, custom labelling for corporate clients, and large-volume orders for restaurants, luxury hotels, and specialty retailers worldwide. Contact us using the order form or by email for a tailored proposal.
Can I visit the estate in Sfax? +
We welcome guests to our Sakiet Ezzit estate during harvest season in November. Visits include a grove tour, cold-press demonstration, and formal tasting. Contact us to arrange your experience — we treat every guest as a member of our family.
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Join connoisseurs across 40+ countries who begin their morning
with a thread of Carthaginian gold from Sakiet Ezzit, Sfax.
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🇹🇳 Made in Sfax, Tunisia