The organic extra virgin Chetoui olive oil produced by Domaine Adonis has its origins in the hills of the Medjerda Valley near Testour in northern Tunisia. Growing at an altitude of over 700 metres, are over 60 hectares of groves planted with 13,000 trees. These include not only the Chetoui variety, but also native Chemlali and Sayali, as well as Arbosana, Picholine, and Koroneiki. 2900 of the grove’s olive trees are over 130 years old, having been planted in the late nineteenth century.
Domaine Adonis collected an impressive 77 awards for its high quality oils in 2022, both blends and monovarietals. For producer Salah Ben Ayed, “Chetoui is a unique variety, though of course, each one has an equal value. It’s particularly appreciated by olive oil lovers for its intense aroma, and high polyphenol content.”